Course at a Glance
- Certificate programmeDegree level
- Ottawa (Main Campus), CanadaLocation
- English; WritingField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Ottawa (Main Campus)Campus
- Certificate in Creative WritingAwards
- $42,059Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Do you have a way with words? A powerful imagination?
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The Certificate in Creative Writing is designed for individuals not currently enrolled in a full-time university program. It provides an excellent opportunity for you to develop and hone your writing while trying out new genres and styles. Guided by accomplished experts, you will learn to create, edit, and revise their creative writing in 3 of the following genres: poetry, fiction, creative-non-fiction, writing for stage and screen, and graphic fiction and comics. This program is offered in English only. Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 calendars for the previous requirements. Course List CodeTitleUnits ENG 2301Introduction to Creative Writing3 Units 6 course units from:6 Units ENG 2303 Introduction to Writing Prose Fiction ENG 2304 Introduction to Writing Poetry ENG 2305 Introduction to Writing Creative Non-fiction ENG 2306 Introduction to Writing for Stage and Screen ENG 2307 Writing with Visuals: An Introduction 3 course units from:3 Units ENG 1320 English Grammar for Professional Writers and Editors ENG 2303 Introduction to Writing Prose Fiction ENG 2304 Introduction to Writing Poetry ENG 2305 Introduction to Writing Creative Non-fiction ENG 2306 Introduction to Writing for Stage and Screen ENG 2307 Writing with Visuals: An Introduction ENG 2370 Writing for Digital Media I: Fundamentals of Digital Literacy ENG 2380 Introduction to Technical Writing ENG 2381 Writing about the Arts 6 course units from:6 Units ENG 3303 Advanced Workshop in Prose Fiction ENG 3304 Advanced Workshop in Poetry ENG 3305 Advanced Workshop in Creative Non-fiction ENG 3306 Advanced Workshop in Scriptwriting ENG 3307 Advanced Writing with Visuals 3 course units from:3 Units ENG 4397 Creative Writing Seminar: Selected Genres ENG 4398 Creative Writing Seminar: Special Topics in Poetry ENG 4399 Creative Writing Seminar: Special Topics in Fiction 3 optional course units in english (ENG) at the 2000 level 13 Units 6 optional course units in english (ENG) at the 3000 or 4000 level 26 Units Total: 30 Units Note(s) 1 ENG 2105, ENG 2106, ENG 2124, ENG 2301, ENG 2303, ENG 2304, ENG 2305, ENG 2306, and ENG 2307 cannot count towards this requirement. 2 ENG 3170, ENG 3171, ENG 3180, ENG 3181, ENG 3182, ENG 3303, ENG 3304, ENG 3305, ENG 3306, ENG 3307, ENG 4397, ENG 43
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Certificate offered in English only. Application must be submitted directly to the University of Ottawa through the Application for undergraduate admissions form. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English test required if the last three years of study were completed in English in an eligible country; uOttawa reserves the right to request a test at any time. · Application fee: CAD 104.00 · Deposit: CAD 2000.00
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$42,059 CAD / year≈ $30,926 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsNo award specific to this certificate is published; only university-wide awards exist, and uOttawa does not publish which programs count as 'approved' for them. University-wide awards for international undergraduates: International English Admission Scholarship (automatic, CAD 7,500 per term, up to CAD 60,000 over a four-year degree; min 80% admission average; newly admitted full-time to an approved English-language undergraduate program in Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences or Telfer; not French immersion); International English Academic Excellence Scholarship (100 awards, CAD 10,000, min 95%); Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship for programs given in French or the French Immersion Stream. Sources: uOttawa International English Scholarships; Scholarships and awards overview (18-Sep-2026).
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Winter: October 17, 2026 (international applicants; documents by November 1, 2026).
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Certificate Creative Writing cost?
CAD 42,059 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Certificate offered in English only. Application must be submitted directly to the University of Ottawa through the Application for undergraduate admissions form. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: No English test required if the last three years of study were completed in English in an eligible country; uOttawa reserves the right to request a test at any time. · Application fee: CAD 104.00 · Deposit: CAD 2000.00
Is there a scholarship?
No award specific to this certificate is published; only university-wide awards exist, and uOttawa does not publish which programs count as 'approved' for them. University-wide awards for international undergraduates: International English Admission Scholarship (automatic, CAD 7,500 per term, up to CAD 60,000 over a four-year degree; min 80% admission average; newly admitted full-time to an approved English-language undergraduate program in Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences or Telfer; not French immersion); International English Academic Excellence Scholarship (100 awards, CAD 10,000, min 95%); Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship for programs given in French or the French Immersion Stream. Sources: uOttawa International English Scholarships; Scholarships and awards overview (18-Sep-2026).
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