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| School | The University of British Columbia - Okanagan | | |
| Location | Kelowna, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 8,990
Full-time Graduate: 945 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
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| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 67% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Graduation from high school with a minimum average of 67% (or higher for many programs). | | |
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| Description | The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing is a four-year UBC degree with courses in poetry, creative non-fiction, short fiction, novel, playwriting, screenplay, writing with media, editing and publishing, spoken word, and writing and community learning. It is designed to build students’ range and confidence to the professional level, while familiarizing them with practical aspects of the writing life. Students apply to major in Creative Writing after the completion of their first year. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.