BA in Creative Writing in Canada at Dal U

Program Overview for BA in Creative Writing in Canada:

You'll be taught by published writers in workshops that encourage and expand your imaginative and original writing. Learn about the writer's craft by reading and critiquing your peers’ work — while getting feedback on your own writing.

Careers and future study:

You'll learn skills that will prepare you for any job requiring creative thinking and problem solving. You’ll be able to think on your feet and with your pen, creating tag lines for marketing campaigns or composing clear and compelling text for websites. The bottom line: you'll be prepared for any type of work that requires the ability to communicate clearly in writing. Here are just a few of the careers paths you might follow:

• playwright
• novelist
• editor

Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in arts, social sciences or your core area of study.

These are the international student eligibility for the BA in Creative Writing in Canada

You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.

Minimum admission requirements:

1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
2. A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
3. A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)

Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.

If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.

International High School Applicant Requirment Based on Curriculum:

1. Advanced Placement (AP)
2. Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
3. French Baccalauréat
4. GCE A Level (British System)
5. Home-schooled applicants
6. International Baccalaureate (IB)
7. US Curriculum

You'll be assessed based on the equivalency of your home country.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the BA in Creative Writing

You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.

Minimum admission requirements:

1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
2. A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
3. A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)

Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.

If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.

Canadian HIgh School Applicant's Requirements Based on Provinces:

1. Alberta
2. British Columbia
3. Manitoba
4. New Brunswick
5. Newfoundland and Labrador
6. Nova Scotia
7. Northwest Territories
8. Nunavut
9. Ontario
10. Prince Edward Island
11. Quebec (CEGEP)
12. Saskatchewan
13. Yukon

Canadian High School Applicant's Requirements Based on Curriculum:

1. Advanced Placement (AP)
2. French Baccalauréat
3. Home-schooled applicants
4. International Baccalaureate (IB)

In additional to above requirements, some programs may have additional admission requirements.

These are the test eligibilities for the BA in Creative Writing to qualify.

The scholarships available for the BA in Creative Writing are:

Dalhousie General Entrance Awards/Scholarshi…

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CA$100,000.00

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Every year, Dalhousie awards millions in scholarships and bursaries to support incoming students. More t…

Dalhousie General Entrance Awards/Scholarships

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic and International Students students Value: CA$100,000.00 Deadline: March 1, 2022

Admission Criteria

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Every year, Dalhousie awards millions in scholarships and bursaries to support incoming students. More than 2,000 entrance awards are available through our General Entrance Award application.

The international student tuition fees and costs for BA in Creative Writing in Canada.

Apply by March 1 to be considered for entrance scholarships. 

For undergraduate admission inquiry, contact: 

International students contact Kristen Fraser - kristen.fraser@dal.ca

Canadian students contact Peggy Griffin - peggy.griffin@dal.ca