Cert in Création littéraire

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada, Cert in Création littéraire is a certificate in Creative Writing programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 954 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Certificate

Field: Creative Writing

Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit

International tuition: CAD 954 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqam.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This 30-credit certificate offers practice-based training in literary creation, offered at the Montreal campus with admission in the fall and winter trimesters; full-time admission is fall only, and students admitted in winter cannot complete the program within two terms. Creative workshops and courses in literary writing practice and theory address aesthetic and critical questions in literature, culminating in a final creative project of about 50 pages. The certificate suits students seeking structured training and mentorship in literary writing.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate mastery of French through the DEC's uniform French exam, the Quebec ministry's test, or UQAM's written French test. Direct entry is via a DEC. Applicants with relevant experience may qualify at age 21 or older. Those with prior university study need at least three university courses (9 credits) completed. Candidates with a diploma from outside Quebec need at least 13 years of schooling. Admission is offered in the fall and winter trimesters, though full-time study begins in the fall only.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Montréal

“L'effet UQAM”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1969

Students: 34,845

Programs: 245

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Création littéraire award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Certificate in the field of Creative Writing on completion of this programme.

How much does Cert in Création littéraire cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 954 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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