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Master of Writing MFA
- Victoria, Canada
- 1.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Fine Arts in Writing is a full-time graduate 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 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Writing (MFA)
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
- Use research and inquiry approaches where included in the curriculum
- Connect theory with projects or applied work where offered
Career outcomes
- Teaching creative writing at post-secondary level
Curriculum
- Research-oriented master's in Writing combining graduate coursework with a thesis or major project completed under a supervisor. Required courses include Instructional Skill Preparation and Major Writing Portfolio. Co-op work terms are optional.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution with the equivalent of a B average over the last two years
- Plus any programme-specific requirements; English proficiency by test unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
4-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by UVic, Programme-specific requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0
- PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Recommendations or references if required
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission and English language requirements. In most cases find a supervisor first by emailing faculty whose research matches yours. Apply online and pay the application fee (187 CAD if any document is from outside Canada). Upload transcripts from every institution and list two referees. Check your application status online. Accept the offer by emailing Graduate Admissions and Records (garo@uvic.ca). Submit outstanding documents and pay the acceptance deposit if your programme requires one.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,814 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $187 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Victoria Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Fine Arts |
| Department | Department of Writing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | University of Victoria graduate students may be considered for competitive graduate awards and fellowships. Academic thresholds and enrollment conditions apply. Teaching and research assistantships are separate employment opportunities. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
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September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.67 years.
Tuition is $8,814 CAD per year. The application fee is $187 CAD. The estimated living cost is $25,080 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no section below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale for tests after 2026-01-21 (no section below 4.0, PTE Academic 90 with no section below 20 for earlier tests), Cambridge PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60).