Writing major

Writing major K.P Dennis
Writing major K.P Dennis was also the City of Victoria's Youth Poet Laureate

After WRIT 100 in first year, core writing department courses follow the workshop method. These workshops are limited in size to 15 students or fewer, and serve as a critical forum wherein your writing is subjected to editorial and intellectual review.

Workshops are complemented by certain lectures and seminars which introduce you to professional literary models in poetry, short and long narrative fiction, drama for stage and film, and creative nonfiction.

While the writing program strives to develop a balance between writing skills and a sense of literary history, if you are interested in a stronger literary background, consider a double-major program. Information on interfaculty double-majors can be found in the UVic Calendar.

You may elect to work toward a double major, since enrolment in workshops is limited, and spaces are not guaranteed. Without a concentration of courses in a separate discipline, you may find yourself delayed in graduating.

Visit our program admissions and requirements in the UVic Calendar to learn more.

To help plan your studies, you can use this complete program planning worksheet.