Creative Nonfiction (MFA)
Learn the craft and practice of being an author as you hone your skills under the mentorship of award-winning writers and editors.
Why choose this program?
This two-year limited residency program, where you develop your book proposal and manuscript with the exclusive focus on creative nonfiction is the only MFA program of its kind in Canada. This MFA is offered jointly by Dalhousie and the University of King’s College.
Careers
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Non-thesis: Turn your idea into a publishable manuscript with the help of publishing professionals.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
