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Associate of Creative Writing

Langara College

Vancouver, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

A one-year masters combining writing workshops with one-to-one mentoring.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Learners studying Creative Writing can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Creative Writing Specialist
Creative Writing Associate

Curriculum

Compulsory modules in Creative Prose (20 credits combined)
Literature
Creativity and Society (10) and Individual Project Development across two semesters (20)
A 30-credit creative dissertation in the spring and summer
10 credits of optional modules.

Entry requirements

Academic

BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants; Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies); Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab

Accepted academic background

BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) for international applicants; Some programmes also accept one full academic year or 24 university credits (Continuing Studies); Programme-specific prerequisites on each Admissions tab

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 56
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Associate of Creative Writing. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Langara College. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$26,402, $23,356 CAD
Application fee	$155 CAD
Deposit	$9,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	West 49th Avenue Campus
Faculty or school	Creative Arts
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Langara offers scholarships and awards for eligible students. International eligibility and award values vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
320 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.