Fredericton,
NB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in English - Creative Writing (Honours) in Fredericton Canada | University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
|
Fredericton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,148
(c. USD13,733.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Creative Writing program is offered as part of the English Honours or Majors curriculum. Participants in this program fulfill standard English major requirements while incorporating specialized creative writing courses. This concentration can be pursued as a major, minor, double major, or honours component within a Bachelor of Arts degree. The Arts program spans four years, exploring diverse disciplines related to human development and the progression of global communities, ideologies, and systems. During initial years, students explore subjects across humanities, languages, social sciences, alongside science and business courses, establishing a comprehensive base for specialized upper-level studies.
Developed competencies:
An English degree cultivates versatile, practical abilities including composition, analytical reasoning, and interpersonal communication - skills valued across professions. Specializing in a major area enhances targeted, adaptable capabilities that appeal to specific employers and sectors.
Adapting writing styles for various readers
Structuring written content effectively
Constructing coherent arguments
Performing critical textual analysis
Generating innovative concepts
Synthesizing complex information
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Official or notarized transcripts grades for all secondary or high school colleges and universities you have attended –
All applicants must disclose any prior attendance at a university or other postsecondary institution in Canada or abroad regardless of whether they are seeking transfer credit Failure to disclose this information may result in a rejection of the student’s application or subsequent suspension from UNB.
Newly admitted students who have completed IB courses in high school may be eligible for advanced standing transfer credit toward their studies at UNB To apply for transfer credit please ensure your official results are sent directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization to UNB Only courses that are completed at the Higher-Level HL are eligible for transfer credit.
IB - Biology Business Management Chemistry Economics English A French B Geography History Mathematics Physics Spanish A2 - 5 6 or 7 - Saint John and Fredericton.
Undergraduate applicants whose native language is not English require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs.
IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent for direct entry
Tuition
CAD
19,148