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English (MA (Creative Writing))

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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University of Toronto offers English (MA (Creative Writing)), a master's degree in English Language Studies programme in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 5 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 34,900 per year (CAD 9,608 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: English Language Studies
Duration: 5 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 9,608 / year
International tuition: CAD 34,900 / year

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: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts (MA) in English, field of Creative Writing, is offered by the Department of English at the University of Toronto within one of the largest graduate English programs in North America. Alongside workshops and coursework in creative writing, students engage with British, Canadian, Indigenous, American, and postcolonial literatures and current literary theory. The field is offered on a full-time-only basis and is completed over five sessions (registration sequence Fall-Winter-Spring, Fall-Winter), within a three-year time limit. Admission requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in English, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+) over the final two years of study, plus a portfolio of 20 to 25 pages of prose (fiction, drama, or creative non-fiction) and/or poetry. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency, for example through the TOEFL iBT, where the minimum overall score required is 5.0 out of 6.0. The program is delivered in person.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: A bachelor's degree, preferably in English, with a minimum grade point average of 3.3 (B+) over the final two years of the degree, plus a portfolio of 20 to 25 pages of prose (drama, fiction, or creative non-fiction) and/or poetry. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency, for example through the TOEFL iBT (1-6 scale), with a minimum overall score of 5.0 and minimum component scores of 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in speaking. The field is offered on a full-time basis only.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About University of Toronto

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Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does English (MA (Creative Writing)) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of English Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does English (MA (Creative Writing)) take?

The programme runs for 5 semesters.

How much does English (MA (Creative Writing)) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 34,900 per year (CAD 9,608 per year for local students).

Can English (MA (Creative Writing)) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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