Associate of Arts in Creative Writing in Surrey Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Surrey Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 23,127
(c. USD16,587.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The KPU Creative Writing Department invites students to immerse themselves in a challenging yet rewarding exploration of literary artistry. With intimate class settings and guidance from acclaimed faculty, our program fosters imagination while sharpening the analytical skills needed to articulate ideas and thrive in writing careers.
Our curriculum spans diverse forms including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, digital media, and specialized genres like YA fiction, performance poetry, and fantasy/sci-fi. We cultivate a vibrant writing community where students refine their unique voices, supplemented by hands-on learning experiences with professional partners that bridge campus and literary worlds.
Creative Writing attracts students from all backgrounds. In our classrooms, learners enhance their abilities in narrative construction, poetic expression, script development, and factual storytelling. Digital-focused students can investigate writing through interactive media, audiovisual formats, and online platforms. Our program cultivates exceptional writing proficiency, artistic self-discovery, collaborative exchange, and advanced critical analysis. We embrace all who've ever been moved by literature, lyrics, or verse and aspire to become storytellers themselves.
KPU's Creative Writing Department features distinguished instructors, personalized attention, and a disciplined approach to writing mastery. Renowned for its supportive environment, the program helps writers uncover their distinctive style while perfecting their technique. Students gain robust communication skills and innovative problem-solving capabilities - assets increasingly valued in modern professional settings.

Prospective Creative Writing majors are advised to pursue an Associate of Arts degree with a Creative Writing focus as their foundation.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade whichever is higher for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission

Tuition CAD 23,127

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