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Creative Writing Certificate

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Creative Writing Certificate at University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada is a certificate in Liberal Arts programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 3,865 per credit (CAD 799 per credit for local students).

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Degree: Certificate

Field: Liberal Arts

Local tuition: CAD 799 / credit

International tuition: CAD 3,865 / credit

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

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Creative Writing Certificate develops craft in fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and drama through study, practice, and workshopping, with students completing a portfolio across multiple forms by the end of the program. Creative writing skills covered apply to journalism, marketing, social media, film, performance, and popular music, as well as literary publication. The two- or three-year, part-time certificate requires 15 credit units: the mandatory course ENG 220.3, 6 credit units from foundational literature or drama courses, and 6 credit units from advanced creative writing courses. It is open to undergraduate students in any degree program at the University of Saskatchewan or as a standalone program, with intake in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms, and at least half of the required coursework completed at the University of Saskatchewan.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The certificate is open to undergraduate students in any degree program at the University of Saskatchewan, or as a standalone program, with specific requirements depending on the applicant's educational background. It requires 15 credit units, including the mandatory course ENG 220.3, with at least half of the coursework completed at the University of Saskatchewan.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January, May and July

About University of Saskatchewan

“Deo et Patriae”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1907

Students: 26,155

QS rank: #411 =

Programs: 221

Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Creative Writing Certificate award?

University of Saskatchewan awards a Certificate in the field of Liberal Arts on completion of this programme.

How much does Creative Writing Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 3,865 per credit (CAD 799 per credit for local students).

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