BA in English - Creative Writing in Fredericton Canada | University of New Brunswick

The Creative Writing program is offered as a specialization within the English Honours or Majors curriculum. Participants in this program fulfill standard English major prerequisites while incorporating creative writing coursework. This concentration can be pursued as a major, minor, double major, or honours component of a Bachelor of Arts degree. The Arts program spans four years and explores diverse disciplines related to human development, global cultures, intellectual traditions, and social structures.

During your initial two years in Arts, you'll choose courses across various domains including humanities, languages, social sciences, as well as scientific and business studies, establishing a comprehensive base for specialized upper-level coursework in your selected field.

Key competencies you'll develop:
An English degree cultivates versatile, practical abilities like composition, analytical reasoning, and effective communication - all highly valued by employers across professional settings. Focusing on a specific major enables you to acquire targeted, adaptable skills such as those listed below, which are particularly appealing to certain employers and sectors.

Adapting writing style for various readers
Structuring written content effectively
Constructing coherent arguments
Performing detailed textual analysis
Generating innovative concepts
Condensing complex ideas