How to apply

Applicants must submit

• a portfolio 
  • 10-15 pages of poetry or 20-30 pages of playwriting, screenwriting, fiction, creative non-fiction, or interactive narrative writing.
    
    
• a 500-word letter of intent which includes
  • a brief description of your writing background
  • what you hope to accomplish in the program
  • a description of the project and the genre you want to work on 
  • a paragraph regarding your interest in learning how to teach and gain experience via a teaching assistantship.
    
    
• a curriculum vitae that includes relevant professional/writing experience.
  
  
• two references and their email contacts:
  • your references should be able to give an assessment of your talent as a writer, academic standing, critical ability, capacity for doing self-directed work and teaching potential
  • references will be contacted by email to upload their recommendations and should endeavour to submit by December 31. 

Format

Submissions in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction must have a minimum 1.5 line spacing. Submissions in playwriting and screenwriting should follow industry-standard formats.

Please use the following naming convention to submit your files in the application portal:

• LastName_YourGenreHere_Portfolio
• LastName_YourGenreHere_LetterofIntent
• LastName_CV
• LastName_AdditionalMaterials

Please note the following:

• Applicants do not need to obtain a supervisor beforehand.
• Applicants are welcome to apply to the MFA in more than one genre. Please create separate letters of intent and portfolios for each genre you would like to apply for.
• Offers of acceptance will be sent out once all applications have been reviewed.

Application and guidelines

Prospective students apply directly through the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Victoria. Applications and general guidelines are here.

Deadline for applications: November 30.

Late applications will not be accepted (except in the case of technical difficulties).