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    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA)

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    Vancouver, CAMFAOnline3 years
    CA$50,004.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    18
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia is a 36-credit, 3-year, online MFA program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$50,004.

    About the program

    Studio program emphasizing writing workshops, peer critique, and craft discussion in multiple genres including poetry, fiction, screenwriting, and others. Focuses on practice of creative writing with coursework and a thesis.

    Focus: both
    40 (QS World University Rankings 2026) | 3 (QS World University Rankings 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    July 2027
    Jan 6, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall score requirement: 90 (Reading 22, Writing 21, Speaking 21, Listening 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Overall score requirement: 6.5 (Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Listening 6.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible (Distance Education programs do not qualify for Canada's PGWP)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia is CA$50,004 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia is structured around 3 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ average (76%) in third- and fourth-year courses
    How competitive is Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia?
    Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Distance Education (MFA) at University of British Columbia reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.