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Master of Writing

University of Saskatchewan

  • Saskatoon, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Saskatchewan campus

About the program

Major on the craft, Forms and traditions of contemporary writing, Journalism and digital media.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Writing. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Writing Specialist
  • Writing Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Three emphasis areas (creative
  • Science and nonfiction writing) at introductory and advanced levels
  • With extensive writing
  • Revision and workshops. The total subject count is not stated. A thesis is required only in joint programs.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% in the last two years of study (about 60 credit units)
  • some programs set higher averages or require supervisor approval
  • English proficiency if English is not the first language
  • Grade/entry criteria: Cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (about 60 credit units)
  • some programmes set higher averages.

Accepted academic background

Four-year undergraduate degree (or three-year Bologna-compliant first-cycle degree) in a relevant discipline; demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study and research

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 63
  • Cambridge 176

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic References

How to apply

  1. Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
  2. qualifications
  3. applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,690 CAD
Application fee$145 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSaskatoon
Faculty or schoolCollege of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteGraduate research awards and departmental scholarships are competitive and subject to degree, academic record, availability and supervisor or department selection; funding is not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.