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Creative and Professional Writing Certificate

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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Creative and Professional Writing Certificate is a certificate in Liberal Arts programme taught at Université du Québec à Rimouski in Rimouski, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Liberal Arts
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqar.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Certificate in Creative and Professional Writing at Universite du Quebec a Rimouski is a 30-credit, on-campus program with admission in fall and winter terms, offered full-time or part-time. The program develops writing technique and a range of creative and professional styles, introducing students to different types of writing and building thorough knowledge of French syntactic structure and the logical structure of written texts. Coursework is organized across two main trimesters with additional optional courses. Admission is open to holders of a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) or an equivalent diploma obtained outside Quebec; and to applicants able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and relevant experience. All candidates must demonstrate French language competency or complete an institutional French exam, and international applicants must provide proof of C1-level French under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission follows UQAR's base system, with intake each fall and winter, offered full-time or part-time. Quebec DEC holders qualify with a DEC. Applicants from outside Quebec qualify with a diploma equivalent to the Quebec DEC. Applicants may also qualify under the experience base by demonstrating appropriate knowledge and experience judged relevant to the field. All candidates must demonstrate French language competency per UQAR's policy or pass an institutional French exam, and international applicants must provide proof of C1-level French under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université du Québec à Rimouski

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1969
Students: 7,000
Programs: 126
Location: Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Creative and Professional Writing Certificate award?

Université du Québec à Rimouski awards a Certificate in the field of Liberal Arts on completion of this programme.

Can Creative and Professional Writing Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Rimouski.

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