$4,125 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Certificate Creative Writing
- Certificate in Creative Writing at Simon Fraser University is a 1-year program.
- This program is offered on a full-time basis only.
- It is delivered on-campus.
- It consists of 42 credits.
- This certificate allows students to investigate the theory and practice of creative writing from a variety of approaches, including creative practice in poetry, fiction, and screen writing, and aspects of material production/publishing.
- Some of the courses are:
- Creative Writing I: Poetry
- Creative Writing II: Fiction
- The Structure of the Book Publishing Industry in Canada
- Magazine Media Publishing
- Writing: Theory and Practice
- Screenwriting
- Studies in the English Language
- Students will work on numerous research projects are collaborative ventures with other faculty members.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required in the courses used for the certificate.
- The student-faculty ratio of this program is 27:1 and the class sizes are favourable for students.
- SFU is a mid-sized public research institute that provides the perfect platform for a great learning experience.
- The Research Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like the Royal Society of Canada fellows, Sloan fellowship, etc.
- The average salary goes up to 55,055 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $4125 |
| Total Fees | $4125 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must be graduated with senior secondary education, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25.
- Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant department's master's program.
- A GPA of at least 3.0. with a minimum grade of C+.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The student has graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).
- Students completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 3.00 or 60% in the final years of the program.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for a better chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.