Certificate in Advanced Writing Skills

The Certificate in Advanced Writing Skills is a 24-credit, part-time program offered by Universite de Moncton's Faculte des arts et des sciences sociales across its Edmundston, Moncton, and Shippagan campuses, with a four-year completion window. The program strengthens students' written French, developing grammar, syntax, and vocabulary while broadening their command of the language system. Students learn specialized writing tools and techniques and become familiar with common workplace text genres, building the ability to communicate effectively in writing while considering the needs of different audiences. Instruction combines lectures with individual and group writing workshops, along with reading and text-analysis exercises. Admission requires a secondary school diploma and satisfies the university's general Condition A entrance requirement: French 10411 (or equivalent) and four other eligible courses, with a minimum grade of 65% in French and 60% in the other courses, and an overall average of at least 65% across the five admission courses. A non-refundable $60 CAD application-processing fee is payable with first-semester tuition. The certificate suits students seeking focused, credit-bearing training in professional and specialized French writing.