Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus

Admission to the MFA program requires and application package and portfolio. Creative Studies faculty will review this and determine if your application has the support of a supervisor and potential supervisory committee. Please contact the MFA Program Coordinator if you need any further information.Admission to the program requires a complete application package and meeting program-specific criteria. Applicants do not need to find a supervisor ahead of time, but rather, applicants should indicate their preference in the statement of intent or in the application. Supervisors will be assigned once applicants are admitted. Applications open September 1 each year.A complete application package will include:English language test (for non-native speakers of English)CV or resuméPortfolioArtistic statement/ statement of Intent (500 words): A brief description contextualizing your work in relationship to contemporary art/writing/performance/ curatorial practice, including interdisciplinary innovation. Indicate your goals for the MFA including a proposed project or area of interest and the resources you will require, particularly in relation to space and equipment. Faculty supervision preferences may be included here or listed in the applicationTwo reference letters (applicants may submit the online application form at any time during the call for applications – doing so triggers the invitation to referees – and continue to upload supporting documents until the deadline.)