Bachelor Of Creative And Professional Writing (CP411)

Program Overview

Do you love words? Do you dream of telling stories or helping others tell theirs? The Honours Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing helps you transform your passion for writing into a fulfilling career. As you develop creative writing skills that stimulate your imagination and storytelling abilities, you learn to write clearly and convincingly across evolving genres, platforms, and venues. Practise your craft independently and collaboratively in a variety of settings, from the traditional classroom experience to the creative writing workshop. In your final semester, benefit from one-on-one mentorship through our Capstone Manuscript course, where you develop a book-length project with the guidance of an author.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in writing over a period of 8 semesters. The program includes:

• Online option available for flexibility.
• Work-Integrated Learning opportunities, including field experiences and professional practicums.
• Capstone Manuscript course in the final semester for personalized mentorship.
• Collaborative and independent writing practice across various genres.

This structure ensures that students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical experience, preparing them for a successful career in writing and communications.

Featured Experiences

• Field Experience: A hands-on opportunity to engage in intensive experiences related to writing and communications, allowing students to build their skills and industry connections.
• Professional Practicum: Provides practice-based experience under the supervision of experienced professionals.
• Co-operative Education: Optional paid work terms that allow students to gain progressively complex experience in their field of study.
• Capstone Manuscript: A unique mentorship experience where students develop a book-length project with guidance from an author.

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing program are well-equipped to pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

• Brand and Marketing Assistants/Managers: Responsible for developing marketing strategies and managing brand communications.
• Communications Assistants/Specialists: Focus on creating and managing internal and external communications for organizations.
• Content Marketers/Creators: Develop engaging content for various platforms to attract and retain customers.
• Freelance Writers/Journalists: Write articles, stories, and other content for various publications and media outlets.
• Published Authors/Storytellers: Create and publish original works, including novels, short stories, and other literary forms.

Moreover, graduates can also pursue further studies in master’s level programs in creative writing, communications, media, humanities, English, and related fields.

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