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Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing York University - School of Continuing Studies, Canada
CAD 35130
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 230
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6
IELTS
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
When you commit your stories to paper you enter the realm of creative writing. Your portfolio of writing may take many forms — novels, short stories, plays and screenplays, interactive stories, hypertext documents to name a few — and involve elements that are fictional or imaginative.
The program emphasizes literary writing rather than formula writing, and aims to introduce you to the forms and styles of writing which authors, past and present, have created and explored in their works. It will expose you to the history of formal experimentation and growth in particular genres.
As you advance, you'll be encouraged to explore specialized study in one or two genres such as fiction, poetry and playwriting.
Important eligibility information: This program is intended for students with a year of undergraduate studies and is not for direct entry from high school. Students may apply after completing their first 48 credits by presenting a portfolio containing work in both poetry and prose fiction as evidence of writing experience.
Highlights of the creative writing program:
- Many of the graduates of York's Creative Writing program are writers: of poetry, novels, short stories, plays, TV shows, screenplays, and criticism.
- Among them have been winners or finalists for major awards: Canadian Authors Association awards, the CBC Literary Prizes, the Commonwealth Prize, the Governor General's Award, the Pat Lowther Award in poetry, the National Magazine Awards, the Bronwen Wallace Award for Canada’s best emerging writer, the Thomas Morton Prize, and others. Recent graduates are publishing in journals and are active in the literary community, some starting presses and magazines.
- Learn more about writing by attending the "Creative Writing Readers Series," which provides an opportunity for you to meet and hear contemporary Canadian writers read or perform their own prose or poetry.
- The Creative Writing Faculty awards acknowledge the achievements of writers in the program in poetry and fiction.
Additional Information
Program Level Pathway Program
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
Academic Requirement
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YORK UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES
If a student is not meeting the IELTS requirement for a particular academic program at York University, he/she has an option to go for the Pathway Program. After completing the Pathway Program students can meet the credit requirements and continue at York University.Academic Credit English
The Academic Credit English is a program offered by the English Language Institute at the School of Continuing Studies. Under this program students receive a conditional letter of acceptance to York University. - TERM 1:
- It is an eight month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
- IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
- Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
- Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
- Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
- TERM 2:
- It is a four month long program which can be completed simultaneously along with the regular university program.
- IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 5.0/ 6 or equivalent for Term 1/2 respectively.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: 78-80%
- Still two terms but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on University Success
- Students can still earn a maximum of 9 academic credits
- Focus on Academic English training and University life preparation
-
Pre-Accelerated English
Pre-Accelerated English is an eight week long program offered by the School of Continuing Studies for students who have not succeeded in meeting the IELTS score requirements for a particular program. Once a student has qualified the Pre-Accelerated English program he/she is eligible for the Accelerated English program. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York. - IELTS REQUIREMENTS: 8 weeks, entry point IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
- CREDITS: None
- Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training with intensive preparation for entry into Accelerated English.
-
Accelerated English
The Accelerated English program is an eight week long pathway program taken by students with low IELTS score in order to meet the requirements of their degree at York. This program has to be completed prior to the beginning of your academic course at York. - IELTS REQUIREMENTS: Entry point IELTS 6 or equivalent.
- ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: As per the individual requirements of your desired program at Academic Credit English.
- CREDITS: None
- Still 8 weeks but with a revamped curriculum with a focus on Academic English training.
-
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.
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