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Bachelor of Writing in BFA
- Victoria, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing is a four-year, full-time undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Writing in BFA
- develop creative practice
- evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Communications coordinator
- Creative writer
- Editor
- Playwright or screenwriter
- Producer
- Publicist
Curriculum
- Four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing taught on campus
- with year-by-year requirements set in the UVic calendar. Sample courses on the programme page include The Writer’s World in Books and Film
- Writing for the Arts
- Issues in Journalism and Writing Interactive Narratives. Optional paid co-op work terms count toward the degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation (or transfer from a recognised post-secondary institution) with the required Grade 11/12 courses for the chosen programme and a competitive admission average
- Each faculty sets its own cut-off (Senate minimum 67%
- Higher for some faculties). English proficiency by test unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
High school graduation with required Grade 11/12 courses (varies by faculty and curriculum) or transfer from a recognised post-secondary institution
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 20) or 4.5 on the new scale
- Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110)
- PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
- Cambridge 180 (no skill below 170)
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,112 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $184 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Victoria Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Fine Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | One or more University of Victoria International Entrance Scholarships worth at least 5,000 CAD are available to academically outstanding international students entering first-year undergraduate degree studies; eligibility conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,112 CAD per year. The application fee is $184 CAD. The estimated living cost is $25,080 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 20) or 4.5 on the new scale, Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110), PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60), Cambridge 180 (no skill below 170), IELTS 6.5.