Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee37,992CAD
- Start dateJan, Sep
- QS Ranking#298
Program overview
What Dalhousie University says about their program:
The Creative Writing program at Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with options for a Double Major or Combined Honours. This program is part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, allowing students to explore their passion for writing while studying at a respected institution.
The curriculum focuses on developing imaginative and original writing skills through workshops led by published authors. Students engage in reading and critiquing their peers' work, which enhances their understanding of the writer's craft and provides valuable feedback on their own writing.
This program is ideal for those who aspire to become published authors, freelance editors, or creative writing instructors. It prepares students for various career paths in the literary field, fostering a strong foundation in writing and critical analysis.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- International qualifications must be equivalent to a Dalhousie University four-year bachelor's degree.
- Academic standing must be equivalent to a Dalhousie University B grade average.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Additional requirements
Documents
- A resume or CV is required as part of the application process
Essays and statements
- A personal statement is required, with a maximum length of approximately 500 words, max ~500 words
- A description of the proposed project idea is required, with a maximum length of 250 words, max ~250 words
Creative and performance
- A portfolio (maximum 25 double-spaced pages of prose) is required, preferably including a sample from the proposed MFA project, maximum 25 double-spaced pages
How to apply
Direct
Mixed deadlineApplication fee70.00 CADFee waiverNot stated for this route
Fees
Dalhousie University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Dalhousie University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate tuition
CAD$18,546 per year
Funding
A.S. Mowat Prize
- Available for international students.
- Recipients will have met all admission requirements and received an offer of admission.
- Amount
CAD$1,500
What is the cost of living near Dalhousie University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,933 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,469 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $145 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $92 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $91 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $278 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $100 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $60 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and educationdata.org (Editorial estimate).
Visa requirements for Dalhousie University
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