Certificate in Creative Writing

The Certificate in Creative Writing is a 24-credit, on-campus program in Universite de Moncton's Faculte des arts et des sciences sociales, completed over four years. Students begin their first year at the Edmundston or Shippagan campus before continuing at the Moncton campus for the remaining years. The program introduces students to literary creation through sustained writing practice across varied genres, alongside coursework in literary genres, contemporary literature, and Acadian literary culture. Students develop practical writing techniques through workshops and are introduced to strategies for pursuing further work in creative writing after the program. Admission requires a secondary school diploma and satisfaction of the university's general Condition A: 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 applies. The certificate suits students seeking focused literary and creative-writing training, either as a stand-alone credential or alongside other arts studies.