Overview

The Master in Fine Arts (MFA) in Fiction programme is the only one of its kind in Canada. In this two-year limited-residency programme, you will develop your query and manuscript with an exclusive focus on fiction (literary or genre). You will also work with publishing industry professionals throughout your degree. This MFA programme is offered jointly by Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College.

Graduates have gone on to work in publishing, teaching, higher education, business, content creation, film, television, marketing, and advertising.

Possible careers include:

Novelist/Author

Creative Writing Instructor/Professor

Editor

Screenwriter

Copywriter

Publishing Industry Professional

Programme options

Project: Work on your fiction project and turn your idea into a publishable manuscript with the help and supervision of experienced writing instructors and publishing professionals.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nonfiction Writing Craft

Nonfiction Publishing

Nonfiction Mentorship

Fiction Writing Craft

Fiction Mentorship

Fiction Publishing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International

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Applications are made to University of King's College

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successfully complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university with a B average or better in the last 60 credit hours of study

Meet English language proficiency requirements

Submit all documents on time, as indicated on the Important Dates and Deadlines page

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Halifax

Funding

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