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Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing and Journalism Vancouver Island University (VIU) - Nanaimo Campus Vancouver Island University (VIU) - Nanaimo Campus, Canada

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CAD 16680

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 156

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Creative Writing and Journalism department offers introductory, intermediate and advanced-level courses in book publishing, dramatic writing (including writing for the stage and scriptwriting for radio, television and film), fiction, journalism, and poetry, leading to a B.A. with a Major or Minor in Creative Writing and a B.A. with a Minor in Journalism. Students have the opportunity to combine applied and creative writing skills with a background in all aspects of print and electronic publishing including editing, distribution, promotion, and production of print materials.

Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 45 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2027

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 60.0  Minimum Reading - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 125.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16680

Tuition Fee
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CAD 156

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

VIU entrance awards

Entrance awards help reduce the pressure of paying for school, so you can focus on your studies and campus life. There are many scholarships and bursaries available to new VIU students. You can apply for all VIU entrance awards by completing one application form.


Note: If you are selected to receive an entrance award, you will be notified in the spring of 2026 with a tuition credit applied to your account once we confirm you are enrolled in September 2026.

Award Value CAD 5,000 Entrance Award to the top incoming MBA student.
Application Required No separate application is required for this award—the Admissions Office will automatically assess and select the top MBA applicant.
Scholarship application deadline February 28

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