Overview

The Creative Writing programme at the University of Regina provides a sophisticated environment for students to develop their unique literary voice and critical research skills. This Master of Arts degree offers a choice between thesis-based and project-based pathways, ensuring that students can tailor their academic journey to their professional aspirations. By engaging with diverse literary traditions and contemporary practices, participants become accomplished writers and independent thinkers.

Why Creative Writing at the University of Regina?

The University of Regina is distinguished by its commitment to close professorial mentoring, a benefit of the Master's being the highest degree offered by the department. Students gain access to the Dr. John Archer Library, which houses extensive primary materials, including Shakespeare in Quarto and comprehensive digital databases. The faculty includes celebrated scholars and award-winning authors specialising in diverse fields such as Indigenous literatures, fantasy, and post-colonial studies. This supportive environment empowers students to communicate findings compellingly and solve complex research problems.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 29675 per year
National fee: CAD 25511 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Writing Genre
Life Writing: Experimental Memoir
Shakespeare as Cultural Icon
Indigenous Science Fiction and Speculative Storytelling
Rhetoric of Apology in Canada
Security and Surveillance: The Making of "Bad" Subjects

Careers with Creative Writing

Graduates are well-prepared for doctoral studies or a variety of professional roles within the creative and public sectors. The skills acquired during the programme support careers in the following areas:

Published author
Professor or Teacher
Librarian
Senior policy analyst
Consultant
Publisher
Composer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The course M.A. (ten courses) provides an opportunity to achieve a breadth of knowledge in many areas of English literature.

The thesis M.A. (five courses plus thesis—either academic or creative writing) provides an opportunity to do in-depth research, and an extended piece of writing, on one area of English literature.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Regina, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A graduating average of at least 75 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics and the Master of Public Adminsitration where the required average is 75 per cent.
Applicants with a marginally lower four year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 per cent or more).
Applicants to the MA in Creative Writing and English are reminded to submit a writing sample and a portfolio of creative material with their application package.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29675 CAD / year

≈ 29675 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

25511 CAD / year

≈ 25511 CAD / year

Living costs

Regina

Canada

1270 - 1840 CAD / month

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Funding

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