Course at a Glance
- DiplomaDegree level
- 8 courses (24 credit hours)Duration
- St. John's Campus, CanadaLocation
- Humanities and Social Sciences - EnglishField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- St. John's CampusCampus
- Diploma in Creative WritingAwards
- $22,500Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The diploma in creative writing aims to develop students' skills in writing in a variety of genres conventionally described as "creative," such as fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. It will also offer you the opportunity to take, as options, courses that provide a background in contemporary literature in these genres.
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The overall aim of the program is to help you produce work that merits publication. To this end, the focus of the creative writing courses will be on the composition, critiquing, and editing of your own work, and, in both the creative writing and contemporary literature courses, on analyzing examples of excellent contemporary writing. Interested students should note that admission to individual creative writing courses is competitive and administered via the portfolio system. Sample courses ENGL 3900 - Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction ENGL 3911 - Writing Satire ENGL 3912 - Song writing Admission New Memorial students Direct admission to this program is not available. Interested applicants who are not current Memorial University students should submit an undergraduate application for admission.
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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
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modeFull-time; part-time and online study available for some progra…
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Entry is to a Memorial degree (e.g. bachelor of arts, bachelor of science) through the general admission requirements for a recognised high school curriculum, or as a university/college transfer applicant; international applicants are assessed against Memorial's international high school curriculum requirements. Source: https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/i-want-to-apply/general-and-competitive-entry-programs/ · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 115 · English test waiver: No English proficiency test is required if the applicant meets the requirement another way: (1) two years of full-time instruction at a high school in Canada with appropriate Grade 12 English; (2) a minimum of 15 credit hours (or a completed 2-year credential) at a recognised post-secondary institution where English is the language of instruction - for institutions outside Canada, recognition is by country and Memorial's published list is Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, St. Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America (India is NOT on this list); (3) successful completion of Memorial's Intensive English Program or Intensive English Bridge Program at Grenfell Campus. Source: https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/i-want-to-apply/english-language-requirement/ · Application fee: CAD 300.00 - General Application Processing Fee for undergraduate students who are non-Canadian applicants (Canadian/first-time applicants CAD 70.00). Non-refundable. Source: https://www.mun.ca/finance/tuition-fees-and-charges/application-and-admission-fees/ · Deposit: Memorial does not publish a standard international tuition deposit figure. Its 'I've been admitted' page states that some offers, including verified acceptance and competitive-entry admissions, require a confirmation deposit and that 'deposit directions and deadlines are outlined in your acceptance letter'. Source: https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/ive-been-admitted-whats-next/
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$22,500 CAD / year≈ $16,544 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsInternational undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for entrance scholarships on admission - no separate application is required, but consideration is not a guarantee. International entrance scholarships are awarded for the first year of study only and are non-renewable; international transfer students are considered only if fewer than 31 credit hours are transferred. Awards listed: Memorial University of Newfoundland International Entrance Scholarship; IUGS Entrance Scholarship for Undergraduate Students; Fortis Inc. - H. Stanley Marshall Scholarship; Killam American Undergraduate Scholarship; Don and Mona Dooley (OLOF) Thailand Scholarship; Shona Perry-Maidment Entrance Award; Convera Scholarship. (The Transforming Our Horizons Entrance Scholarship is for domestic students.) Memorial does not publish the value of the international entrance scholarships. SourceView scholarship page
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: General admission (priority deadlines, Memorial accepts applications for three semesters a year): Fall (September) semester - March 1 priority, documents by Aug. 20, application closes Sept. 9; Winter (January) semester - Oct. 1 priority, documents by De…
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Creative writing cost?
CAD 22,500 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
8 courses (24 credit hours), as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Entry is to a Memorial degree (e.g. bachelor of arts, bachelor of science) through the general admission requirements for a recognised high school curriculum, or as a university/college transfer applicant; international applicants are assessed against Memorial's international high school curriculum requirements. Source: https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/i-want-to-apply/general-and-competitive-entry-programs/ · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 115 · English test waiver: No English proficiency test is required if the applicant meets the requirement another way: (1) two years of full-time instruction at a high school in Canada with appropriate Grade 12 English; (2) a minimum of 15 credit hours (or a completed 2-year credential) at a recognised post-secondary institution where English is the language of instruction - for institutions outside Canada, recognition is by country and Memorial's published list is Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, St. Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America (India is NOT on this list); (3) successful completion of Memorial's Intensive English Program or Intensive English Bridge Program at Grenfell Campus. Source: https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/i-want-to-apply/english-language-requirement/ · Application fee: CAD 300.00 - General Application Processing Fee for undergraduate students who are non-Canadian applicants (Canadian/first-time applicants CAD 70.00). Non-refundable. Source: https://www.mun.ca/finance/tuition-fees-and-charges/application-and-admission-fees/ · Deposit: Memorial does not publish a standard international tuition deposit figure. Its 'I've been admitted' page states that some offers, including verified acceptance and competitive-entry admissions, require a confirmation deposit and that 'deposit directions and deadlines are outlined in your acceptance letter'. Source: https://www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/ive-been-admitted-whats-next/
Is there a scholarship?
International undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for entrance scholarships on admission - no separate application is required, but consideration is not a guarantee. International entrance scholarships are awarded for the first year of study only and are non-renewable; international transfer students are considered only if fewer than 31 credit hours are transferred. Awards listed: Memorial University of Newfoundland International Entrance Scholarship; IUGS Entrance Scholarship for Undergraduate Students; Fortis Inc. - H. Stanley Marshall Scholarship; Killam American Undergraduate Scholarship; Don and Mona Dooley (OLOF) Thailand Scholarship; Shona Perry-Maidment Entrance Award; Convera Scholarship. (The Transforming Our Horizons Entrance Scholarship is for domestic students.) Memorial does not publish the value of the international entrance scholarships. Source View scholarship page
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