Creative Writing
Curious about how writing can positively impact almost any career or creative path? Combine this creative writing minor with your primary degree. Learn how to use storytelling skills to make meaning out of the world. Gain communication skills that are critical to your success in life and at work.
Careers
- Communications coordinator
- Creative writer
- Editor/copywriter
- Entrepreneur
- Film publicist
- Fund developer
- Literary agent
- Marketing
- Playwright or screenwriter
- Producer
- Proposal writer
- Publishing assistant
- Social media coordinator
- Teacher/instructor
- Technical writer
Sample courses
- A Study of Narrative - WRIT 331
- Writing for Children and Young Adults - WRIT 406
- Literary Adaptation - WRIT 415
- The Writing Business - WRIT 440
Admission
This is a minor program that can be added to your primary degree to broaden your studies. You can declare your minor after one or more years of full-time study at UVic.
Your academic advisor can help you plan your courses to ensure you meet the requirements of both your major and minor programs.