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The KPU Creative Writing Department fosters a vibrant creative community where students hone their craft with intention and unleash their imaginative potential. Our program features distinguished instructors, intimate class settings, and a disciplined approach to writing. Recognized for its tight-knit community, the department empowers writers to find their unique voice while refining their skills.
Our teaching philosophy rests on core values of mentorship, exploration, intentionality, and independent learning. Instructors embody a genuine curiosity that inspires students, who in turn participate in a cooperative, imaginative, and mutually respectful learning space. We champion progressive and innovative teaching approaches to cultivate an educational environment that's forward-thinking, cross-disciplinary, and socially aware.
The Creative Writing experience at KPU transcends classroom walls, incorporating insights from professional networks and fellow students. The program builds exceptional communication capabilities while nurturing original, non-linear thinking - qualities that make our graduates particularly valuable in today's evolving job market.
You have graduated high school (secondary school) OR completed 24+ credits of undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
English Proficiency Requirements
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
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
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.