
University Of King's College
- Public University, Estd 1789
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 46 Courses
MFA in Creative Nonfiction
- Course LevelPostgraduate
- Course Duration2 Years
- IntakeFall: September 2025
Course Description
- This program will help students learn the craft and practice of being an author as they hone their skills under the mentorship of award-winning nonfiction writers and editors
- Students will be able to deepen their understanding of the art and craft of nonfiction writing through lectures, seminars, panels, workshops and readings as well as work intensively on their own projects with their mentors
- This program is one of the premier degree programs in North America for authors writing in this genre
- Students will learn about the latest trends in the publishing industry and discuss their writing projects with editors, agents, and publishers based in North America’s main publishing hubs
- Students will take part in occasional online webinars and readings and continue to work off-campus on their two major projects, a book proposal and their book manuscript with the support and guidance of their mentors
Start Dates and Fees
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Duration2 Years
1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 12550.41
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Winter: January 2026
Other Costs
Room (on-campus) :7480.00
Dining (7 days a week) :4505.00
International tuition fee :14940.00
International health plan :740.74
KSU health and dental :322.60
Caution deposit :300.00
Gown deposit :100.00
Total :CAD 28387
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
An honors degree with a minimum GPA of B or better
Additional Requirements
- Personal Statement
- Academic reference
- Academic transcript
English Language Requirements
- IELTS : 7.007.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill
- TOEFL : 100.00100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills
- Course LevelPostgraduate
- SpecializationEnglish
- Course Duration2 Years
- 1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 12550.41
- IntakeFall: September 2025Winter: January 2026
- Application FeesCAD 70
- Exam ScoreIELTS 7.00
TOEFL 100.00
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