BA in Creative Writing (Honours) in Toronto Canada | York University

York University | Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 35,148
(c. USD25,209.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

We maintain that effective writing skills can be developed and that talented writers can enhance their abilities through proper training. Our instructors are all accomplished authors with extensive backgrounds across multiple literary forms such as novels, short fiction, poetry, memoirs, creative nonfiction, hybrid genres, and digital innovation.

Both our faculty and alumni have been recognized as finalists or recipients of nearly every prestigious Canadian literary prize. Numerous members remain engaged in the literary world, establishing and contributing to several leading Canadian literary publications and publishing houses. Our alumni have gained recognition for their cooperative publishing initiatives that have significantly influenced Canadian literature.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level. Minimum IB Diploma point scores of 30 or higher is recommended (scores of 28 will be considered).Minimum 4 is required in each subject unless otherwise indicated. IB Certificate candidates with six subjects are considered for admission, Transfer credit granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, depending on the program (maximum 30 credits). Prerequisites listed correspond to Standard-or Higher-level.

General Certificate of Education (GCE) - Minimum of two Advanced-level (A2) passes and three GCSE or IGCSE Ordinary-level (O-level) passes. Minimum average of C is required on Advanced-level and Ordinary-level passes. Grades of E are not considered. Prerequisite courses (minimum of C unless otherwise indicated) must be presented atthe Advanced-level. Transfer credits may be awarded for A level courses completed with a C or better.

IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT - 88, Pearson PTE Academic - 60

Tuition CAD 35,148
Toronto, ON, Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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