The KPU Creative Writing Department offers award-winning faculty, small class sizes, and a rigorous approach to the discipline of writing. The department is known for a strong sense of community which supports writers to discover their voice and develop their craft. Creative Writing provides learners with an excellent foundation in written communication skills as well as the development of divergent and creative thinking abilities. Graduates with these skills are highly sought in today's dynamic workplace.
Students who wish to major in Creative Writing are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Creative Writing.
Curricular Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum of C in each course, including the following courses. In some cases, higher grades are required to meet pre-requisites.
Select one course in ENGL at the 2000 level or higher
Select two of the following:
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing.
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KPU Langley Campus
20901 Langley Bypass,
LANGLEY,
British Columbia (BC),
V3A 4H9, Canada
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
KPU Surrey Campus,
12666 72 Avenue,
SURREY,
British Columbia (BC),
V3W 2M8, Canada
An applicant who is a graduate of a BC Secondary school in any program, or the equivalent from another school system in Canada or another country may be admitted as a High School graduate.
Home Schooled applicants will be evaluated as equivalent to BC Grade 12 graduates, provided they have written and passed the BC Provincial English examination. For applicants who have completed the BC Adult Graduation Diploma program, provincial exams are not required.
Applicants who have completed less than 24 post-secondary credits above the preparatory level will be classified as a high school applicant.
An applicant who has successfully completed 24 or more credits above the preparatory level and has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or greater from the sending institution(s) may be admitted as a transfer student.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): IBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Application deadlines: Fall (September) - March 1, Spring (January) - August 1, Summer (May) - December 1.
Требования к IELTS могут отличаться в зависимости от выбранного курса
