The following program admission requirements apply:
English:
English 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
Composition 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
Creative Writing 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
Literary Studies 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
English First Peoples Writing 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
English First Peoples Literary Studies 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
KPU’s Vocational Trades English Reading Assessment Part II with a minimum score of 50%.
Mathematics:
Any Math 10 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (or equivalent), or
KPU’s Vocational Trades Mathematics Assessment with a minimum score of 20%.
Interview by an instructor.
All applicants to undergraduate studies must satisfy KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement through one of the following ways:
High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12 , English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
Undergraduate Courses
Completion of 3 credits of undergraduate English (ENGL) with a minimum grade of C- from a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction
Graduation from a baccalaureate degree, or two-year diploma program, or successful completion of two years of study (60 credits) at the undergraduate level, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction
KPU English Placement Test (EPT) with placement into ENGL 1100
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
Description
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.
Other Information
Students who receive an Associate of Arts degree in Creative Writing from KPU may have appropriate courses to enter the Creative Writing programs at the University of British Columbia (UBC), University of Victoria (UVic) or Vancouver Island University (VIU). However, program requirements and transfer of courses are set by the receiving institution. Details must be confirmed by the student.
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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.
CRWR 1100, Introduction to Creative Writing I
CRWR 1200, Introduction to Craft and Process in Creative Writing
Select one course in ENGL at the 2000 level or higher
Select two of the following:
CRWR 1240, New Forms and Media: Networked Narratives
CRWR 2140, Writing and Creativity on the Web
CRWR 2300, Fiction and Poetry
CRWR 2900, Special Topics
OSHC: 603.9 ($) CAD per year
