Creative Nonfiction (MFA), University of King's College

About this programme

Learn the craft and practice of being an author as you hone your skills under the mentorship of award-winning writers and editors. Develop your book proposal and manuscript in Canada’s only MFA dedicated to creative nonfiction through a two-year low-residency format and industry-facing mentorship. This two-year limited residency program, where you develop your book proposal and manuscript with an exclusive focus on creative nonfiction, is the only MFA program of its kind in Canada. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with publishing industry professionals throughout your degree. Professional: This course-based master’s program will enable you to acquire specialized knowledge, enhance critical skills, and advance your career. Learn more about professional master's degrees at Dal. You’ll work on major projects—a book proposal and manuscript—between residencies with one-to-one mentorship. Residencies include workshops, lectures and sessions with publishing professionals. All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies . You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply. Four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent). Applicants who do not meet standard criteria may be considered through a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Unofficial or official transcripts and degree certificates (if needed) are required for every post-secondary institution attended.