This two-year limited residency program, where you develop your book proposal and manuscript with an exclusive focus on creative nonfiction, is the only MFA program of its kind in Canada. Students will also work with publishing industry professionals throughout their degree. This MFA is offered jointly by Dalhousie and the University of King’s College.
Master's degree Four-year bachelor's degree. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study. Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies accepts a wide range of ESL tests for admissions up to two years after completion. We also accept the completion of the Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course, English for Academic Purposes - Level 2.
Some programs require higher ESL test scores than the minimums required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies that are listed below. Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn your program's specific requirements and contact your program before you apply if you are unsure of what is needed for admission.
Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course:
English for Academic Purposes - Level 2
Minimum acceptable score: Overall grade of A- for the course.
TOEFL iBT (In-person, online and at-home edition)
Minimum acceptable score: 92
MET
C1-level and 4-skills test required
64 (with no skills area below 53)
IELTS (Academic, in-person and online)
Minimum acceptable score: 7
CAEL (In-person and online)
Minimum acceptable score: 70 with no band score lower than 60
Pearson English Test PTE Academic
Minimum acceptable score: Overall score of 65 and nothing below 54
Canada, Halifax
