Program information
This two-year studio program offers workshops in the following genres: fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, writing for children, translation, stage play, radio, television, song lyric and libretto, screenwriting, new media, and writing for graphic forms.
What you'll learn
The Creative Writing program offers a two-year studio course, with instruction by faculty who work in a variety of literary and dramatic forms. The program leads to a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing or a joint degree with another department, in which Creative Writing serves as half of the Double Major.
The Creative Writing program is the editorial home of western Canada’s oldest literary periodical, PRISM International, which publishes the best in contemporary writing and translation from Canada and around the world.
Courses
There are lots of courses you can take within Creative Writing. Here are a few you might like.
A workshop class exploring the words that accompany music in varied forms including pop, art, musical theatre, and opera.
An advanced workshop class in writing for new media. Restricted to Majors in Creative Writing
A workshop class in writing creative nonfiction, focused on some of the more popular forms of creative nonfiction: autobiography, rhetoric (commentary), literary journalism, and the personal essay
A workshop class in the writing of graphic novel, manga, and other forms of illustrated writing. The ability to draw is not required
Outcomes
Career opportunities vary widely across a range of fields including publishing, communications, marketing, public relations, social media, non-profit, government, tourism, education, and others.
There are many career paths that can combine your academics, skills, and experience with your different interests, including:
- Arts administrator
- Book publishing manager
- Communications manager
- Communications policy researcher
- Community centre coordinator
- Community organizer
- Copywriter
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“Before UBC, I had been resigned to the idea that I鈥檇 have to put my passion for writing aside to pursue a career in STEM. When I was accepted into the Creative Writing program, I felt at home and comfortable in my classes...With creative writing being such a versatile field, I鈥檝e been able to pursue on-campus opportunities that aren鈥檛 directly related to my degree. I鈥檝e met incredible people and have been lucky enough to have been mentored by experienced professionals.”
Rielle P., Creative Writing
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