Creative Writing minor - Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts

Quick Facts

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Credential:
Bachelor's degree

Duration:
4 years

Format:
Full time, Part time
Options:
Minor, extended minor

How to apply

Start date:
January, May, September 

Location:
Abbotsford campus

Cost:
Tuition and fees

Features:

  • Co-op semester(s) provide paid work experience in your field of study
  • Small class sizes and committed professors provide a rich environment to grow as a creative writer.
  • Program eligible for financial aid

Program description

Turn your passion for storytelling into powerful writing with Creative Writing at UFV. Explore genres such as fiction, poetry, drama, and screenwriting while developing your own style, strengthening your writing skills, and learning how to engage and inspire readers.

Through small classes and collaborative workshops, you'll learn from experienced faculty, exchange constructive feedback with fellow writers, and refine your work. As you progress, you'll explore advanced writing techniques and develop a portfolio that reflects your creative interests and goals.

Choose your creative writing pathway

At UFV, you can study Creative Writing as part of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), allowing you to combine your passion for writing with other academic or artistic interests.

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA): Pair a Creative Writing minor or extended minor with another BA major to develop your storytelling skills alongside a broader academic discipline. You can also pursue a Creative Writing concentration within the English major.

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA): Combine Creative Writing with other fine arts disciplines, such as Visual Arts, Theatre, or Media and Communication Studies, to expand your creative practice and explore interdisciplinary approaches to storytelling.

Check the program outline for the Creative Writing minor and extended minor in the UFV Academic Calendar.

Build your experience beyond the classroom

Put your writing skills into practice and connect with UFV's creative community. Contribute to Louden Singletree, UFV's student-run literary and visual arts magazine, write for The Cascade student newspaper, or join CreWri, the creative writing club, for workshops, readings, and writing contests.

You can also explore co-operative education opportunities to gain professional experience and build connections before graduation.

Career expectations

Strong writing and storytelling skills can open doors to careers across a wide range of industries. With Creative Writing at UFV, you'll develop the creativity, communication, and critical thinking skills valued by employers in publishing, journalism, marketing, media, education, and technology.

As a graduate, you can explore career opportunities such as:

  • Author or freelance writer

  • Editor or publishing professional

  • Copywriter or content writer

  • Content strategist or web producer

  • Communications or public relations specialist

  • Journalist or media writer

  • Screenwriter or scriptwriter

  • Technical writer

If you pursue Creative Writing through the Bachelor of Fine Arts, you can also combine your writing skills with other artistic disciplines to explore opportunities in film, television, theatre, broadcasting, and the entertainment industry.

Whether you dream of publishing your own work, creating content for digital platforms, or telling stories that connect with audiences, your writing skills can help you build a career in a variety of creative and professional fields.

Entrance requirements

The entrance requirements for the BA or BFA degrees will apply to the Creative Writing minor or extended minor.

Go to entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in the UFV Academic Calendar.

Go to entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in the UFV Academic Calendar.

International student admissions

This program is open for international students.

Upgrading options

Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses. 

Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options. 

Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:  

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