Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Journalism - Major, Minor

About this programme

Do you want to write for a living? In VIU’s Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Journalism program, learn the skills you need to become a master of words from professors who are published, award-winning authors, poets and journalists. Experience a unique workshop format in many creative writing courses, and more one-on-one time with instructors at Vancouver Island University's journalism school. Whether you want to work in the publishing, entertainment or journalism industries, this degree in Journalism and Creative Writing will sharpen your literary skills and introduce you to the realities of working as a professional writer. The Creative Writing and Journalism department offers introductory, intermediate and advanced-level courses in book publishing, dramatic writing (including writing for the stage and scriptwriting for radio, television and film), fiction, journalism, and poetry, leading to a B.A. with a Major or Minor in Creative Writing and a B.A. with a Minor in Journalism . Students have the opportunity to combine applied and creative writing skills with a background in all aspects of print and electronic publishing, including editing, distribution, promotion, and production of print materials. Students must fulfill all the Institutional B.A. degree requirements , including Degree English Requirements and courses listed below. The Creative Writing Major at VIU has a genre breadth requirement, so Majors students must take all four of our first-year foundation courses: CREW 100, CREW 110, CREW 120, and CREW 140.