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BA/BS in Screenwriting & Creative Producing

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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BA/BS in Screenwriting & Creative Producing is a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts programme offered by York University in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Liberal Arts
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: futurestudents.yorku.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Bachelor of Fine Arts is Canada's only undergraduate degree program dedicated to screenwriting and creative producing. Instruction takes place in a workshop-based environment, with small workshops led by industry professionals and master classes with established screenwriters. By graduation, students build a portfolio of original writing and project-development work, gain experience in professional-level workshops, and develop the creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial skills used across film, television, streaming, and digital storytelling. The program is based at the Keele Campus and can be taken full-time or part-time. All applicants must submit a supplementary evaluation. Admission from Ontario secondary school requires English plus additional academic courses, with an admission average in the mid-70s; college and university transfer applicants need a minimum 3.3 average on a 4-point scale. Intake is offered in the fall and summer terms.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants complete secondary studies with an English course plus additional academic subjects; admission averages target the mid-70s for most Canadian provinces, a minimum B average for GCE curricula, and 4.5 out of 5.0 for the Hong Kong HKDSE. All applicants must submit a supplementary evaluation by the stated deadline. College and university transfer applicants need an overall average of 3.3 or better on a 4-point scale.

Application Details

Start Date: September and May

About York University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Screenwriting & Creative Producing award?

York University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Liberal Arts on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Screenwriting & Creative Producing take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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