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Creative Writing Degree Online Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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• $330/credit (120 credits)
• Transfer up to 90 credits
• Receive credit for prior learning
• 4 genre options for concentrations
• Advanced writing workshops
• No application fee or SAT/ACT scores required

Creative Writing Degree Program Overview

If you have a passion for storytelling and want to pursue a career using your writing talents, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing and English program can help you get on the right path.

You'll develop your writing skills alongside students from across the country, who represent an incredible range of voices and experiences. Together, you'll participate in workshops, producing work and presenting it to your peers for commentary and discussion.

"Everything I learned during my degree journey added to my understanding of how to write and boosted my creativity," said Aubrie Arnold '20 , a graduate of the creative writing program. "I now feel like I can and will write novels – I’m working on that now – and I feel like I have the correct tools to make those novels successful.”

This degree is also an attractive option for transfer students, as it offers a number of free electives.

What You'll Learn

• Essential writing and critical-thinking skill sets
• Literary analysis to inform the application of storytelling elements
• Literary form, genre, structure and style
• Conventions and techniques used by varying genres

How You'll Learn

At SNHU, you'll get support from day 1 to graduation and beyond. And with no set class times, 24/7 access to the online classroom, and helpful learning resources along the way, you'll have everything you need to reach your goals.

An Online Creative Writing Degree Can Help You Reach Your Goals

Whether you are looking to advance your career or simply want to pursue your passion for writing, the online creative writing bachelor's program at SNHU offers a supportive community, comprehensive curriculum, and flexible format that can help you achieve your goals.

Concentration Options

When you choose to study creative writing at SNHU, you have the option to stay with the general track – which gives you the flexibility to study a variety of genres – or you can opt to add one of our 4 concentrations to your degree : fiction, nonfiction, poetry or screenwriting.

Fiction Aspiring authors and storytellers who are looking for a way to gain inspiration and foster their imaginations will find the online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing and English with a concentration in Fiction Writing to be the perfect balance of craft and critical analysis. This BA program emphasizes the craft of fiction writing and helps you develop an appreciation for all forms of fiction while honing your writing skills and philosophy of composition. You'll gain insights into publishing technologies and the industry as you enhance your fundamental knowledge of fiction writing's most crucial elements. This comprehensive program gives you a powerful understanding of plot, character development, narrative voice and other mechanics of creative writing. Studying fiction writing at Southern New Hampshire University doesn't just focus on developing your skill and technique. This program also gives you the opportunity to explore your creative boundaries, perfect your craft and dive deeper into your preferred genre. From fantasy to sci-fi and mystery to young adult, you can embrace the style of writing that you're drawn to and bring your original stories to life. The format of this BA program encourages collaboration and direct interaction with faculty and peers. You'll also have the chance to get published and learn from experienced authors through The Penmen Review, our own online journal for writers. Nicholas Patterson '22 found peer interaction through writing workshops to be a favorite part of his program. "I have learned tons of new skills," he said, "but most importantly learned how to grow from constructive criticism." Career outlook: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for writers and authors was $73,150 in 2022. 1 The BLS notes that a degree and publication is typically required for a full-time writing position. Writers who concentrate in fiction have career opportunities in a range of professions, including content writing, editing, copywriting, publishing, communications and more. Courses may include: New Media: Writing and Publishing Fiction Writing Workshop Intermediate Fiction Writing Workshop Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop Request Info Apply Now Nonfiction Discover your niche with a nonfiction writing degree online at Southern New Hampshire University. Our online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing and English with a concentration in Nonfiction delves into a wide variety of styles and subjects – everything from the personal essay to autobiography, memoir, travel writing and magazine features. Our creative writing online program can help you combine research and reflection with compelling storytelling. You'll also gain insights into publishing technologies and the industry, explore your creative boundaries and develop a unique voice. A solid foundation in the broader scope of creative writing is critical to the craft of nonfiction writing. In our comprehensive nonfiction writing program, you'll acquire a powerful understanding of research, narrative voice and other mechanics of creative writing. The online nonfiction writing degree program's format encourages collaboration and ongoing interaction with faculty and peers. You'll also have the chance to get published and learn from experienced authors through The Penmen Review, our own online journal for writers. Career outlook: The median annual salary for writers and authors was $73,150 in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 1 Nonfiction writers can publish in magazines, newspapers, and literary journals, as well as find career opportunities in digital content writing, social media/communications, copywriting and editing. Courses may include: New Media: Writing and Publishing Nonfiction Writing Workshop Intermediate Nonfiction Writing Workshop Advanced Nonfiction Writing Workshop Request Info Apply Now Poetry The online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing with a concentration in Poetry degree program is an opportunity for aspiring poets to find inspiration, engagement and creative collaboration with peers and faculty alike. Our specialized program enables you to hone your craft and unleash your imagination, helping you create imagery in verse. While a poetry degree is valuable in and of itself, it can also prepare you for many professional paths. You can explore careers in creative writing, advertising, journalism, publishing and advertising copywriting. Southern New Hampshire University also offers an online Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing with a concentration in Poetry. As a student in our poetry degree online program, you'll begin taking writing courses during your first year. You'll also have the chance to get published and learn from experienced authors through The Penmen Review, our own online journal for writers. Career outlook: Career paths with a BA in creative writing include work as a creative writer, advertising copywriter, journalist, publisher or poet. Writers have also found careers in communications, digital content writing and editing. Courses may include: New Media: Writing and Publishing Poetry Writing Workshop Intermediate Poetry Writing Workshop Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop Request Info Apply Now Screenwriting Whether you have dreams of writing blockbusters, developing documentaries or working with other writers on sitcoms, the online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing and English with a concentration in Screenwriting is an excellent way to hone your writing skills and put your passion to work. The classes in this specialized online screenwriting degree are based on a comprehensive study of creative writing, with a special focus on story structure, character development and the visual medium of film. You'll have the opportunity to explore all of the forms that screenwriting takes – feature-length and short films, television episodes and miniseries, commercial and internet-based video. While creative writing is at the core of this program, your screenwriting classes will place a special emphasis on visual storytelling. Designed by experienced and distinguished faculty, this creative writing program will give you a powerful understanding of how story, character, theme, action, visuals and dialogue intertwine to create a compelling moment in time. The format for the screenwriting degree online program encourages collaboration and direct interaction with faculty and peers. You'll also have the chance to get published and learn from experienced authors through The Penmen Review, our own online journal for writers. Career outlook: Blockbuster movies, independent films and shorts, commercials, television dramas and sitcoms all rest their success on the backbone of their scripts. Screenwriters have lots of options when it comes to navigating their careers. You could pursue independent work and make your stories come to life – or you could develop scripts for specific projects that need a writer's touch. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, writers and authors earned a median annual salary of $73,150 in 2022. 1 Courses may include: New Media: Writing and Publishing Introduction to Screenwriting Workshop Intermediate Screenwriting Workshop Advanced Screenwriting Workshop Request Info Apply Now if (typeof accordionGroup === "undefined") { window.accordionGroup = new accordion(); } accordionGroup.init(document.getElementById('a7db942c2ff94e9783a92e9b328572c0')); Career Outlook

Use storytelling skills to write everything from children’s books and novels to biographies, essays and memoirs.

Apply your understanding of the written word to plan, review and revise content for publication in books, periodicals or online platforms.

Promote a product, service or organization with content for advertisements, marketing campaigns or websites.

Research topics, investigate story ideas and interview sources to write compelling nonfiction articles for newspapers, magazines, blogs and television news programs.

Screenwriter

Use the power of writing to create visual and auditory experiences for everything from major blockbuster films to television episodes and commercials.

Speechwriter

Write speeches for business leaders, politicians and others, using words to engage with and move an audience.

And with today's technology, it's easy for writers and authors to work from just about anywhere as long as they have internet access – meaning jobs aren't limited to major cities anymore.

In addition to the writing skills you'll develop in a creative writing degree program, you could also pick up a handful of other career skills 1 the workforce desperately needs, like:

• Adaptability: Adapt to updates in software platforms and programs, including various content management systems (CMS).
• Creativity: Develop interesting plots, characters or ideas for new stories.
• Critical-thinking skills: Understand concepts that must be conveyed through writing.
• Determination: Gain the focus to meet deadlines.
• Persuasion: Convince others to feel a certain way about a good or service – especially if you choose a career in advertising.
• Social perceptiveness: Develop an understanding of how readers respond to and connect with your work.

"This [program] not only allowed me to explore my creativity through writing," said Nicholas Patterson '22 . "It taught me the fundamentals of the industry and how to pursue a career in it."

Job Growth and Salary

Prospects for writer and author occupations appear promising in the coming years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry shift from print to online media should result in employment growth. 1

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities for writers and authors are projected to grow 4% through 2032 — that's as fast as average for all occupations. 1

In 2022, the median annual wage for writers and authors was $73,150 . 1

Understanding the Numbers When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors — like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

Start Your Journey Toward an Online Creative Writing Degree

Why snhu for your creative writing degree flexible with no set class meeting times, you can learn on your schedule and access online course materials 24/7. affordable as part of our mission to make higher education more accessible, we’re committed to keeping our tuition rates low. in fact, we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. prior coursework could also help you save time and money. snhu’s transfer policy  allows you to transfer up to 90 credits toward your bachelor's degree and 45 credits for an associate degree from your previous institutions—that means you could save up to 75% off the cost of tuition. you could also save time and money by getting college credit for previous work experience , or by taking advantage of military discounts and employer tuition assistance if available to you. respected founded in 1932 , southern new hampshire university is a private, nonprofit institution with over 160,000 graduates across the country. snhu is accredited by the new england commission of higher education (neche), a regional accreditor, which advocates for institutional improvement and public assurance of quality.  recently, snhu has been nationally recognized for leading the way toward more innovative, affordable and achievable education: u.s. news & world report named snhu the 2021 most innovative university in the north and one of the nation's "best regional universities" awarded the 21st century distance learning award for excellence in online technology by the united states distance learning association (usdla) a $1 million grant from google.org to explore soft skills assessments for high-need youth network at southern new hampshire university, you'll have access to a powerful network of more than 300,000 students, alumni and staff that can help support you long after graduation. our instructors offer relevant, real-world expertise to help you understand and navigate the field. plus, with our growing, nationwide alumni network, you'll have the potential to tap into a number of internship and career opportunities. opportunities you'll have the chance to share your work with the vibrant creative writing community at snhu: the penmen review , our online journal that accepts submissions 12 times a year word for word, a bimonthly livestream event featuring published writers reading from their work fall fiction contest, a short-story competition that offers snhu scholarships among its prizes student writers spotlight, a livestream reading showcasing the best of snhu's creative writing students 93.6% of online students would recommend snhu (according to a 2022 survey with 17,000+ respondents). discover why snhu may be right for you . admission requirements expanding access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. that’s why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials: completed free undergraduate application prior transcripts, which we can retrieve at no cost to you test scores are not required as part of your application acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 6 (8-week) undergraduate terms . how to apply if you’re ready to apply, follow these simple steps to get the process going: complete a free undergraduate application submit any additional documents required work with an admission counselor  to explore financial options  and walk through the application process if you have questions or need help filling out your application, call 1.888.387.0861 or email [email protected] . if (typeof accordiongroup === "undefined") { window.accordiongroup = new accordion(); } accordiongroup.init(document.getelementbyid('06235c05b74e467bb258c6a2eee81259')); what snhu students are saying.

"I came [to SNHU] originally to have more freedoms and explore my creativity in a new environment. This program has given me that and more – this program has enabled me to improve myself in every facet of writing, from brainstorming a new idea to learning about genres and even how to market myself and my writing."

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No Set Class Times

Southern New Hampshire University is home to one of the largest creative writing programs in the country.

Our unique online creative writing degree allows you to take writing courses from the start. The program features 4 writing workshops, including an advanced workshop in which you'll complete a polished piece in the genre of your choice.

The courses in our BA in Creative Writing can help develop your talent for creating stories, novels and characters and turning them into finished, professional pieces. Whether you choose the general track or a specific genre, you'll learn from published writers with valuable industry insights.

In addition to the courses and electives within the major, SNHU's online writing degree program includes 30 credits of free electives. This leaves you with room to choose courses or a minor in an area of study that you'd like to write about – like history or psychology – or the opportunity to complement your studies with career skills, such as graphic design or marketing. The amount of free electives also makes our creative writing degree an attractive option for transfer students.

Throughout your program, you'll learn from published writers, professional editors, publishers and established literary critics – subject-matter experts who can help guide you to improving your craft.

As a bonus at SNHU, you can choose to further your study of creative writing with one of our popular graduate programs:

• Online MA in English and Creative Writing: Building on the learnings from your bachelor's degree, you can choose from the same 4 concentrations – fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting or poetry – in this 36-credit online master's in writing  program,  which allows you to develop creative works that can contribute to your professional advancement.
• Online MFA in Creative Writing: Gain both the writing skills and the professional skills to succeed in areas like marketing, publishing, content writing, teaching and freelancing in this fully online, 48-credit online MFA in creative writing  program. You can also focus on a wide range of fiction genres – such as contemporary, romance, young adult or speculative – plus you'll add one of two embedded certificates to your program: professional writing or the online teaching of writing.
• Low-Residency MFA in Fiction or Nonfiction: This highly focused 2-year program consists of 4 workshops and 4 in-person, weeklong residencies in New Hampshire. Within the 60-credit low-residency MFA  program, you'll complete both a manuscript suitable for submission to editors and a critical essay that's ideal for literary journals.

Curriculum Requirements & Resources

General education.

All undergraduate students are required to take general education courses , which are part of SNHU's newly redesigned program, The Commons. The goal of The Commons' curriculum is to empower you with some of the most in-demand skills, so you can succeed not only in your academic career, but in your personal and professional life too.

Technology Resources

We provide cloud-based virtual environments in some courses to give you access to the technology you need for your degree – and your career. Learn more about our virtual environments .

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Save time and tuition with our Pathways to Math Success assessments. Depending on your scores, you could earn up to 12 math credits – the equivalent of 4 courses – toward your degree for less than $50 per assessment. For additional information, or to register for a Pathways to Math Success assessment, contact your admission counselor or academic advisor today.

Minimum Hardware Requirements Component Type   PC (Windows OS)   Apple (Mac OS)   Operating System  Currently supported operating system from Microsoft.   Currently supported operating system from Apple.  Memory (RAM)  8GB or higher  8GB or higher  Hard Drive  100GB or higher  100GB or higher  Antivirus Software  Required for campus students. Strongly recommended for online students.  Required for campus students. Strongly recommended for online students.  SNHU Purchase Programs  Visit Dell   Visit Apple   Internet/ Bandwidth  5 Mbps Download, 1 Mbps Upload and less than 100 ms Latency  5 Mbps Download, 1 Mbps Upload and less than 100 ms Latency  Notes:   Laptop or desktop?   Whichever you choose depends on your personal preference and work style, though laptops tend to offer more flexibility.  Note:   Chromebooks (Chrome OS) and iPads (iOS) do not meet the minimum requirements for coursework at SNHU. These offer limited functionality and do not work with some course technologies. They are not acceptable as the only device you use for coursework. While these devices are convenient and may be used for some course functions, they cannot be your primary device. SNHU does, however, have an affordable laptop option that it recommends: Dell Latitude 3301 with Windows 10.  Office 365 Pro Plus  is available free of charge to all SNHU students and faculty. The Office suite will remain free while you are a student at SNHU. Upon graduation you may convert to a paid subscription if you wish. Terms subject to change at Microsoft's discretion. Review system requirements for  Microsoft 365 plans  for business, education and government.  Antivirus software:  Check with your ISP as they may offer antivirus software free of charge to subscribers.  if (typeof accordionGroup === "undefined") { window.accordionGroup = new accordion(); } accordionGroup.init(document.getElementById('f756dce5bd874c61855f6f6e92d88470')); What to Expect as an Online Student No set class times: Asynchronous classes let you do your coursework when and where you want Pick your pace: Choose between full time (2 courses) or part time (1 course) each term Student support: 24/7 access to online student services like the library, tech and academic support if (typeof carouselContainer === "undefined") { window.carouselContainer = new carousel(); } let vc_0a2c09e41977426b8f3008e18ed9a68a = document.getElementById('carousel-0a2c09e41977426b8f3008e18ed9a68a') if (vc_0a2c09e41977426b8f3008e18ed9a68a !== null) { carouselContainer.init(vc_0a2c09e41977426b8f3008e18ed9a68a); } University Accreditation

Tuition & Fees

As a private, nonprofit university, we’re committed to making college more accessible by making it more affordable. That’s why we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation.

We also offer financial aid packages to those who qualify, plus a 30% tuition discount for U.S. service members, both full and part time, and the spouses of those on active duty.

Tuition Rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually. *Note: students receiving this rate are not eligible for additional discounts.

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2024 Best Online Creative Writing Degrees [Bachelor’s Guide]

If you love penning stories, brainstorming characters, and building whole worlds in your head, then a creative writing degree may be an ideal fit.

In this college program, you could develop skills for turning your natural talent into a career opportunity. Clear, clever writing is beneficial in a variety of work settings.

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Whether you choose to pursue a creative career or to apply your skills in advertising, teaching, or another field, online writing degrees could help you get started.

Online Creative Writing Degrees

Have you always dreamed of launching a career as a writer? If so, a college major in creative writing could help you develop your knowledge and skill sets.

If this is a job you’re thinking about, then you’ve probably spent a considerable amount of time practicing your writing over the years. A college program could help you take that to the next level. In this program, you could learn from experienced professors and get feedback from your peers. You’ll also study the examples of accomplished writers who have gone before you.

You may practice many different styles of writing, such as:

• Film scripts
• Nonfiction pieces
• Short stories

Your college may offer concentration tracks for this type of bachelors degree program. That way, you can study an area of creative writing that you’re really interested in.

For example, you might focus on fiction or nonfiction creative writing. Poetry could be another option. Even if your school doesn’t have predesigned concentrations, you may still have the opportunity to focus on the types of writing that most appeal to you. That’s because there are usually many elective courses available in a writing program.

Along with your classes, you might be able to do a for-credit internship. Through it, you could gain experience in a real-world publishing setting. Many creative writing majors pursue jobs as novelists, journalists, or television writers. You could also think about becoming an editor, an agent, or a producer. There may also be opportunities for you in schools or libraries.

Writing Careers & Salaries

There are many different jobs that relate to writing. Of course, you could pursue work as a writer or an author, but that comes in a wide variety of forms. There are some creative writers who write novels, poems, or children’s books. Others pen plays or television scripts.

Just because you study creative writing in college doesn’t mean that you’d have to stick to that type of writing. Your way with words could also be useful for jobs in journalism, social media management, or textbook writing. Some graduates create copy for advertising or marketing purposes.

There are also jobs for technical writers. They often use their skills to explain things related to science, technology, or mechanics. Your understanding of words and language could also be useful for helping others excel as writers. For example, being an editor or a literary agent are other lines of work to consider.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , here are the median salaries of potential career paths related to the field of writing.

Some positions may require additional education, and extensive experience may be needed for jobs with high levels of responsibility.

With experience, some professionals move into roles where they coordinate many aspects of the creative process. Examples include being a movie producer or a creative director. Perhaps you are choosing a creative writing career because you really love literature. In a library, you could help others discover great books.

Depending on your role, you might require additional training, such as a master’s degree in library science. Another way to help others uncover a love for words is to work as a teacher. For example, with the proper training, graduates may teach language, literature, or creative writing in a junior high or a high school. You could also consider teaching creative writing in non-school settings, such as community youth programs.

Bachelor of Creative Writing Curriculum & Courses

In a creative writing program, you may have the opportunity to take many different classes of your choosing. That way, you can craft a degree program that reflects your goals and interests.

Your curriculum might include:

• British Literature : You’ll read works by famous British authors, analyze the texts, and write papers about them.
• Creative Genres : Toward the beginning of your studies, you may have a class that surveys several genres through both reading and writing assignments.
• Digital Writing : There are some unique considerations for publication in an online format, so you’ll explore social media, blogs, email campaigns, and other digital media in this course.
• Drama Studies : You may read famous plays, study the historical development of this genre, and consider drama’s influence on life and culture.
• English Grammar and Syntax : The ability to write correctly will serve you well throughout your career, so you may have a class to refresh and refine that skill.
• Literary Criticism : You’ll learn to be a critical reader who can analyze texts and evaluate their meaning through various literary frameworks.
• Poetry Writing : Poems come in many different styles, and you’ll explore a variety of them during this class as you practice writing poetry and sharing it with others.
• Publishing Careers : There might be a class that introduces you to jobs in writing and publishing so that you can start making a career plan.
• Screenplays : As you study the screenplay format, you may write your own scripts and evaluate your classmates’ creations.
• Writing Fiction : In this course, you’ll gain experience as a fiction writer by creating various pieces and sharing them with the other students in your class.

A bachelors program will generally have about 120 credit hours total, including both general education classes and the ones for your creative writing major.

Admissions Requirements

The admissions process varies from school to school, but it usually begins with filling out an application form. There may be a fee too.

In addition, you might submit the following:

• Essay or writing sample
• Official high school transcript or GED certificate
• Scores from the ACT or the SAT (not required by all schools)

At schools with rolling admissions, you can turn in your materials at any point in the year. Other schools set firm deadlines for applying.

Online Creative Writing Programs Accreditation

There are many types of college accreditation. One of the most important to consider is regional accreditation . This status means that a school has been evaluated and approved by one of the seven regional accreditors in the US.

There are strict standards for regional accreditation, so it is considered a key sign of a credible school. That’s often important to both educational institutions and employers. If your school is regionally accredited, you might be able to transfer credits to another college or qualify for graduate school.

Accreditation might also help you in your job search since employers may prefer to hire people with accredited degrees.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

College can be costly, but you may be able to get financial help from a variety of sources. Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can help you determine your eligibility for government assistance. That can include both state and federal funding.

Students often qualify for government loans that allow them to borrow money until school is over. Some may get grants as well. Scholarships can be another valuable addition to your financial aid package. There are all sorts of scholarship programs, such as ones given for academic merit, sports ability, and leadership capacity. In addition to outside scholarships, you might also be awarded money directly from your college.

Employers sometimes help pay for college too. You can check with your human resources department to see whether your workplace has a tuition program.

What Can You Do with a Creative Writing Degree?

A bachelor’s in creative writing online degree could help you launch a career as a writer. Your preference might be to write books, poems, plays, or movie scripts. You could focus on pieces for young audiences or for older readers.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that writers may work for others or be self-employed. Other potential jobs in the publishing industry include being an editor or a literary agent. There’s also the possibility of becoming a journalist or copywriter for a newspaper, a magazine, or a website. You could also consider teaching creative writing to students in public schools or private settings.

If you feel that a masters degree would be beneficial, you could search the best online MFA in Creative Writing programs that would suit your needs.

How Long Does It Take to Get an Online Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing?

You can generally finish a bachelors in creative writing online program in 4 years. Four years of full-time study is standard for a bachelor’s degree, but sometimes online English degree programs let you finish a bit faster.

If you want to graduate quickly, you can choose to take classes throughout the year and pick a school with accelerated terms. Often, that means that the courses last only 8 weeks each. At some schools, you may have the option to earn a teaching credential by taking extra classes, though that would extend the overall length of your program.

Should I Major in Creative Writing?

Creativity and strong communication skills are essential, but that’s not all that’s needed for success in this field. For example, it helps to be organized. Writers may have several writing projects—each with different requirements and deadlines—on their plate at once.

It’s also beneficial for writers to be open to criticism. In college, your peers and your professors will evaluate your work. Feedback, often critical, will likely continue throughout your career. Also, writers are sometimes self-employed. While they may not always have the security of a steady paycheck, they have the flexibility to make their own schedule and pursue passion projects.

What’s the Difference Between a Technical Writing vs. Creative Writing Bachelors Degree?

For a writing career, you could pursue work as a creative writer or a technical writer. While both jobs require strong communication skills, they typically rely on different styles and have different goals.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, technical writers have a higher median annual salary than other types of writers.

Is a Creative Writing Degree Worth It?

Yes, a creative writing degree is worth it for many students. If creative writing is something that you really enjoy—and you want to make a career out of it—then this program may be a good fit for you.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in media and communication are expected to increase at a 14% rate over the next ten years. In particular, jobs for authors and writers should see 9% growth during that time. So, English is a good major for a number of students who picture themselves in creative writing careers.

Universities Offering Online Bachelors in Creative Writing Degree Program

Methodology: The following school list is in alphabetical order. To be included, a college or university must be regionally accredited and offer degree programs online or in a hybrid format.

Colorado Christian University offers a BA in Creative Writing that can be earned 100% online. Class sizes are small, and students take just one course at a time in 5 week sessions. The curriculum teaches from a Christian worldview and includes courses such as Survey of the Publishing Industry, Advanced Creative Writing, Nonfiction Seminar, and more.

Colorado Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Florida International University offers an online program for a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Writing and Rhetoric track. Graduates often pursue careers in writing, publishing, advertising, media, and related fields. The curriculum includes studies in written and spoken communication. Coursework includes Approaches to Literature, Introduction to Writing Studies, Rhetorical Theory and Practice, and more.

Florida International University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing for New Media can be earned on campus or online. On-campus classes are 15 weeks long, and online classes are 7 weeks long. Graduates often work in fields such as publishing, journalism, marketing, and advertising. GCU uses a faith-based curriculum.

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Liberty University offers a BS in English and Writing—Creative Writing that can be earned entirely online. Each class is 8 weeks long. The average student can finish the program in just 3.5 years. Coursework includes Introduction to Creative Writing, American Realism and Naturalism, Modern Grammar, and more.

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Missouri State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing. Graduates of the program have gone on to work as editors, journalists, content marketing specialists, public relations specialists, and more. Online classes are taught by the same faculty as those on campus.

Missouri State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Southern New Hampshire University offers an online program for a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing. Four concentration options are available: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Screenwriting. Classes are asynchronous and have no set meeting times. Potential students can apply at any time to start in an upcoming 8 week term.

Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Southwest Minnesota State University offers a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. The program is available online and provides a high level of flexibility. The program’s faculty members are published writers themselves. Graduates often work in fields such as teaching, editing, publishing, journalism, and more.

Southwest Minnesota State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The University of Arkansas—Little Rock offers an online program for a BA in Professional and Technical Writing. The program requires students to develop proficiency in a second language. Course possibilities include Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing, Persuasive Writing, Theories of Rhetoric and Writing, Document Design, and more.

UA Little Rock is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The University of Central Florida offers an online program for a BA in English—Creative Writing. The curriculum seeks to develop students’ general communication and critical thinking skills. Graduates often go on to careers as copywriters, educators, journalists, and more. Online courses at UCF may be synchronous or asynchronous.

The University of Central Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Wisconsin—Superior offers a BA in Writing that can be earned 100% online. Online students may take some classes on campus if they wish. The program includes courses in creative writing, persuasive writing, technical writing, poetry, and more. Students are required to build portfolios as they work their way through the program.

UW-Superior is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Getting Your Bachelor in Creative Writing Degree Online

Creative writing can be an exciting career choice for anyone who enjoys using words and sharing ideas. If you’ve always dreamed of being an author, a playwright, or a poet, this could be a strategic degree path for you.

Also, a busy schedule doesn’t need to hold you back from getting a college degree. Instead, you might consider earning your creative writing bachelor’s degree online. Distance learning programs often cater to busy students with full schedules.

You can count on getting a high-quality education when you study online at an accredited college or university. The sooner you start checking out schools, the sooner you can begin planning your creative writing studies.

2024 Best Online Bachelor’s in Creative Writing Degrees

A creative writing degree can help you develop your craft by studying writing techniques and genres. This type of program can help prepare students to enter a career in writing, editing, or communications.

Individuals who want to expand upon their writing and creative thinking skills could benefit from earning a creative writing bachelor’s degree online.

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You often have the opportunity to receive feedback on your literary works and to compile your writing projects into a portfolio for your resume.

Online Bachelor’s in Creative Writing Degrees

An online bachelor’s degree in creative writing is designed to help you learn about different types of writing and develop helpful techniques for a writing career. Students may have the opportunity to take writing workshops with professors who are established, authors or writers.

The first portion of an online degree in creative writing typically includes general education coursework. The other half is dedicated to core and elective writing and literature coursework. Creative writing core and elective coursework can help you hone your writing skills and develop storytelling techniques.

Subjects typically explored in a creative writing bachelor’s program include:

• Fiction and nonfiction writing
• Literary theory
• Digital media writing

Students might be able to choose a concentration to focus on a certain type of writing. For example, if you’re interested in becoming a fiction writer, you might choose coursework that focuses on storytelling and literary analysis.

A creative writing degree could be useful if you’re passionate about pursuing a writing career. There are a number of career paths graduates may pursue, such as:

• Technical Writer

Some writers may work for digital media platforms, magazines, publishers, or newspapers. They can also work in film and theater as screenwriters and playwrights. Literary analysis and critical thinking skills developed in this program could be useful for editor careers as well.

Writing Careers and Salaries

There are several career paths you may consider upon receiving a creative writing bachelor’s degree. Job availability and salaries can differ depending on your amount of experience, your level of education, and your geographic location.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , here are some potential careers in writing and related communication fields.

Writers may be self-employed or work for professional, technical, or scientific services. Writing jobs can also be found in nonprofit organizations or other types of businesses and educational services. A creative writing degree can also be applied to various communications careers.

Students can develop strong verbal and written communication skills that are useful for jobs in media and communications. For instance, some graduates go on to work as public relations specialists or reporters.

Creative Writing Bachelor’s Curriculum & Courses

Core coursework in creative writing major introduces students to basic concepts and principles of creative writing, literary analysis, and storytelling.

Here are some examples of courses typically offered in a creative writing bachelor’s program:

• Introduction to Creative Writing: You’re introduced to the craft of creative writing, such as point of view, setting, conflict, and characterization.
• Writing with Digital Media: This course concentrates on the practices of writing and publishing for digital media, and it may help you develop a digital writing portfolio.
• Nonfiction Writing Workshop: This is a workshop writing course that teaches you about the skills and principles used to write and structure nonfiction written works.
• Popular and Contemporary Fiction: In this course, you’ll study various popular and contemporary fiction works and learn how books are crafted to interest readers.
• Fiction Writing Workshop: This is a workshop-style course that teaches you about the key principles of fiction writing and how to give and receive writing critiques.
• Poetry Writing Workshop: You have the opportunity to experiment with poetry writing in traditional and nontraditional forms as well as give and receive critique from peers.
• Screenwriting: Key principles of screenwriting are introduced in this course, including subplots, main storylines, script writing, and revisions.
• Introduction to Literary Studies: You’ll explore different genres of literature, literature history, and methods of literary critical analysis.
• Narrative Techniques: Methods and techniques for fiction and nonfiction writing are explored in this course.
• Genre Writing Workshop: This course introduces you to different styles of genre writing—such as science fiction, fantasy, and horror—and allows you to produce original pieces.

You may have the option to enroll in elective courses that allow you to explore your specific writing interests.

Online Creative Writing Degree Admissions Requirements

Admissions requirements for an online creative writing bachelor’s degree can vary between schools and programs. You can request information from the admissions offices of prospective schools for specific requirements, but these are some common ones:

• Personal statement
• SAT or ACT scores (only some schools require them)
• Letters of recommendation
• High school transcripts

When pursuing admission into a creative writing program, your personal statement offers an opportunity for you to showcase your writing skills. SAT or ACT scores may be requested as part of the application process, but not all schools require them.

Online Creative Writing Degrees Accreditation

When researching prospective schools, it’s essential to consider a school’s accreditation status. Colleges and universities can apply for regional accreditation to assure students that the school’s programs, faculty, resources, and facilities meet quality standards.

Attending an accredited institution or program provides credibility to your education. Future employers may also consider the accreditation status of an educational institution when reviewing job candidates. The accreditation status of your school can also affect your eligibility for federal financial aid and future education opportunities.

You can look up the accreditation statuses of postsecondary institutions on the US Department of Education ’s website.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Attending college, whether in-person or online, can be costly. Luckily, there are several financial assistance options that can help qualifying students cut down upfront education costs.

For starters, you can apply for state and federal financial aid for income-based assistance. State financial aid eligibility requirements can vary depending on where you live. Federal aid is determined by several factors, such as household income and enrollment status. You can submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out if you’re eligible for federal assistance.

Scholarships are another way students receive money to help pay for college. Scholarships can be based on income or other factors, such as academic or athletic merit. While some scholarships have specific criteria to apply, others can be available to virtually any student. Applying for as many scholarships as you can increase your possibility of receiving a monetary award.

What Is a Creative Writing Bachelors Degree?

A creative writing bachelors degree is an undergraduate program that helps you develop writing and communication skills and fosters self-expression.

Core classes are group-oriented and often operate as a workshop-style environment. Students have the opportunity to create various types of written works and share them with peers to receive feedback. You may explore different writing genres and forms of literature to develop a deeper understanding of writing methods and techniques.

A creative writing program is often designed to help prepare students for a career in writing or media and communications.

Is Creative Writing a Good Major?

Yes, creative writing is a good major for many undergraduate students. This type of program can help you develop a number of versatile skills, such as creative thinking, storytelling, networking, and communication. These skill sets can be applied to various industries, and career possibilities can vary depending on your interests.

For instance, aspiring authors and writers may benefit from a creative writing program. Your newfound skills and knowledge could also be applied to editing and proofreading, public relations, marketing, or similar fields. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median yearly salary of writers and authors is $69,510. Salaries can differ depending on many factors, such as the industry you work in and your level of experience.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Creative Writing?

A creative writing degree can help prepare you for a career in writing, editing, or other media and communications jobs. Related occupations to writers and authors include editors, news analysts, reporters, journalists, social media writers, and public relations specialists.

In a creative writing degree program, you may develop skills on how to structure certain documents, conduct research, and write clear and captivating stories. If you’re interested in research and storytelling, you might consider a career as a fiction writer, journalist, or reporter.

Professionals interested in writing complex documents, such as instruction manuals or guides, may consider a technical writing job.

Some graduates of creative writing degree undergrad programs go on to earn an on-campus or online masters in creative writing .

How Long Does It Take to Get a Bachelor in Creative Writing Degree Online?

A traditional, 16-week bachelor’s program takes 4 years to complete if you’re enrolled full-time. Part-time enrollment in a traditional program can take longer.

The minimum credit requirement for most traditional bachelor’s programs is 120 credits. You may complete a 120-credit program in less time if you take extra credits each semester. If you follow an 8-week semester schedule and stay enrolled year-round, you may be able to finish in less time.

Some colleges and universities offer online accelerated programs to students. This format might enable you to complete your degree in less than 4 years.

What’s the Difference Between a BA vs. BS in Creative Writing Degree?

Schools may offer a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing. While both types of degree programs will include courses on creative writing, the overall programs will have different focuses.

A BA in Creative Writing explores subjects across the arts and humanities, while a BS in Creative Writing focuses more on research and technical subjects, such as math and science.

What’s the Difference Between a Technical Writing vs. Creative Writing Major?

Creative writing and technical writing are two types of writing that involve different skills and processes. Here are some key differences between creative and technical writing.

A creative writing major can help students find their writing voice and develop their craft in one or more genres. Technical writing involves learning how to write and structure documents used by businesses or organizations, such as instruction manuals and guides.

Is a Bachelors in Creative Writing Online Degree Worth It?

Yes, a bachelors in creative writing online degree is worth it for many professionals. It can allow you to explore and develop storytelling techniques and writing skills that are used in writing and communications careers.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4% job growth for writers and authors over the next ten years. Employment for media and communications careers overall is expected to grow by 6% over the same period. You might consider a creative writing degree if you enjoy telling stories, being imaginative, and communicating through the written word.

Universities Offering Online Bachelors in Creative Writing Degree Programs

Methodology: The following school list is in alphabetical order. To be included, a college or university must be regionally accredited and offer degree programs online or in a hybrid format.

Arkansas Tech University offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Many graduates pursue graduate studies or careers as teachers, lawyers, editors, or communications managers. The curriculum can be customized with electives covering screenwriting, travel writing, comedy, and historical fiction. Students can attend classes in-person, online, or using a blend of the two formats.

Arkansas Tech University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Colorado Christian University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing. This program is made distinctive by its seasoned professors, Christ-centered approach, and flexible online learning format. The program requires the completion of 120 credit hours. Graduates often pursue careers as technical writers, copy editors, authors, journalists, teachers, marketing specialists, or public relations coordinators.

Colorado Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Eastern Oregon University offers a 100% online program for a Bachelor’s in English and Writing. The degree may be completed as a Bachelor of Arts with foreign language requirements or as a Bachelor of Science with additional science requirements. The program requires the completion of 180 credits. The curriculum covers key concepts like literature, grammar, creative writing, and linguistics.

Eastern Oregon University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The Bachelor of Science in English and Writing program at Liberty University offers a concentration in Creative Writing. This program may be an ideal fit for students wanting to become compelling storytellers and dynamic communicators. The program’s 120 required credits can typically be completed in 3.5 years. The school allows up to 90 qualifying credits to be transferred in from outside institutions.

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Maharishi International University offers a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Creative Writing with specialty tracks in Poetry, Fiction, and Non-Fiction. The curriculum combines theoretical English knowledge delivered via lectures with technical skills honed with peers in writing workshops. This program can be completed either fully in-person or on-campus.

MIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Maryville University offers a Bachelor of Arts in English. The curriculum aims to teach students how to analyze literature, communicate effectively, foster creativity, and become storytellers. The program is housed entirely online and requires the completion of 128 credit hours. Potential courses include History of Literary Criticism, World Mythology, and Writing Across the Disciplines.

Maryville University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Middle Georgia State University offers a Bachelor of Arts in English. This program may be a good fit for students interested in gaining broadly applicable reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. Classes meet 100% online, and each one is 8 to 15 weeks long. The program offers concentrations in Professional Writing, Creative Writing, and Generalist English.

Middle Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Nicholls State University offers a Bachelor of Arts in English with concentrations in Creative Writing, Literary Studies, Film Studies, and Writing and Rhetoric. Students can further customize their curriculum by choosing electives that best suit their personal interests and professional goals. All classes meet fully online.

Nicholls State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Regent University offers a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Writing. Graduates can pursue diverse roles in fields like journalism, public relations, marketing, publishing, and corporate communications. Classes can be attended online or on campus. On average, the program’s 120 required credit hours can be completed in 4 years of full-time study.

Regent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Southern New Hampshire University offers an online program for a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing with specialties in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Screenwriting. The curriculum covers topics like literary analysis, storytelling elements, literary forms, and sentence structure and style. Up to 90 qualifying credits from outside institutions may be transferred in toward the program’s 120 required credits.

Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc.

The Bachelor of Arts in English program at Southwest Minnesota State University offers a concentration in Creative Writing. This program boasts a faculty of published writers and a curriculum that may be tailored to students’ interests. The program utilizes a fully online learning format. Common careers for graduates include teaching, journalism, editing, public relations, and communications.

Southwest Minnesota State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Spalding University offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. This program equally emphasizes collaboration, feedback, community, and exploration of craft.

Students must complete 120 credits to graduate. The curriculum blends general education courses in humanities, social and natural sciences, mathematics, and religious studies with major-specific courses. Major-specific courses typically include studies in literature and linguistics and creative writing workshops.

Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Central Florida offers a 100% online program for a Bachelor of Arts in English with a specialization in Creative Writing. This program may be an excellent next step for students who want to expand their literary knowledge and hone their craft. This program requires the completion of 120 credit hours. Graduates often pursue careers as copywriters, educators, publishers, journalists, or playwrights.

The University of Central Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Colorado—Denver offers a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology. Potential courses in the program include Business Writing, Multimedia Composition, Fiction Workshop, and Grammar, Rhetoric, and Style. The program’s 120 required credit hours can typically be completed in 4 years of full-time study. All classes utilize a fully online learning model.

The University of Colorado – Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The University of Pennsylvania offers a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Creative Writing. This program is designed for students who want to gain critical thinking skills, collaborate with other writers, and unlock their creativity. Classes are held asynchronously online, and each one is 8 weeks long. The degree requirements can typically be completed in 4 years.

The University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Getting Your Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing Online

Bachelor of Creative Writing online degrees can offer you a flexible way to pursue your passion for writing. You can learn how to write and structure certain types of written works, such as fictional stories, memoirs, film scripts, or poetry.

Students often graduate with a writing portfolio that they’ve compiled from various courses throughout the program. Communication, critical thinking, and research are just a few of the versatile skills you can learn in a creative writing program.

You can take the first step toward earning your degree today by researching accredited online English degrees in creative writing that fit your interests and aspirations.

English (BA) – Creative Writing

Program at a glance.

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• Out of State Tuition

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English (B.A.) - Creative Writing may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

Admission Requirements

Degree requirements.

• Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog
• Students must earn at least a "C" (2.0) in each required course
• Co-op or internship credit cannot be used in the major without prior approval from the department
• Students should consult with a departmental advisor
• Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at least 15 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 level courses taken from the UCF English Department
• Courses designated in General Education Program and Common Program Prerequisites are usually completed in the first 60 hours.

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University of Central Florida Colleges

Core Requirements: Basic Level

• CRW3013 - Creative Writing for English Majors (3)
• ENG3014 - Theories and Techniques of Literature Study (3)
• CRW3053 - Theory & Practice of Creative Writing (3)
• *ENG 3014 - This is a prerequisite for all 4000 level AML, ENG, ENL, or LIT courses

Core Requirements: Advanced Level

• Literary History Requirement
• Choose four courses total from these two groupings
• Select at least one of these pre-1865 literature courses
• Note: Each semester, additional courses may satisfy these requirements. Check with an advisor for details.
• AML3031 - American Literature I (3)
• AML3613 - Narratives of Slavery (3)
• ENL2012 - English Literature I (3)
• ENL3220 - English Renaissance Poetry and Prose (3)
• ENL4230 - Eighteenth-Century Studies (3)
• ENL4240 - English Romantic Writers (3)
• ENL4311 - Chaucer (3)
• ENL4333 - Shakespeare Studies (3)
• ENL4341 - Milton and His Age (3)
• AML3286 - Early American Women's Words (3)
• AML3640 - Native American Literature (3)
• LIT4374 - The Literature of the Hebrew and Christian Bibles (3)
• ENL3296 - Gothic Literature (3)
• Select at least one of these post-1865 literature courses
• Each semester, additional courses may satisfy this requirement. Check with an advisor for details.
• AML3041 - American Literature II (3)
• AML3261 - Literature of the South (3)
• AML3614 - Topics in African-American Literature (3)
• AML3615 - Harlem, Haiti, and Havana (3)
• AML3643 - Contemporary Native American Prose and Poetry (3)
• AML4101 - American Novel (3)
• AML4155 - Modern American Poetry (3)
• AML4265 - Florida Writers (3)
• AML4321 - Modern American Literature (3)
• AML3630 - Latinx Literature (3)
• ENL2022 - English Literature II (3)
• ENL4101 - English Novel (3)
• ENL4253 - The Victorian Age (3)
• ENL4262 - Nineteenth Century British Prose (3)
• ENL4273 - Modern British Literature (3)
• LIT3082 - Continental European Fiction Since 1900 (3)
• LIT3192 - Caribbean Literature (3)
• LIT4043 - Modern Drama As Literature (3)
• LIT4184 - Irish Literature (3)
• LIT4303 - Post-World War II Fiction (3)
• LIT3823 - Hispanic Women Writers (3)
• Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: Pre-1865 Literature courses or Post-1865 Literature courses

Restricted Electives

• Please note that students must take 4 but no more than 6 of the courses listed in a. and b. below.
• A list of approved restricted elective courses is found in the myKnight audit.
• CRW3120 - Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
• CRW3211 - Creative Nonfiction Writing (3)
• CRW3310 - Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
• CRW3610 - Writing Scripts (3)
• CRW4122 - Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
• CRW4224 - Advanced Nonfiction Workshop (3)
• CRW4320 - Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
• CRW4616 - Advanced Scriptwriting Workshop (3)
• *May take ENC 4360 - Nature Writing instead of CRW 4224 but not both.
• CRW3311 - Readings in Poetry for Creative Writing (3)
• CRW3540 - Literary Magazines (3)
• CRW4114 - History of Prose Style (3)
• CRW4724 - The Florida Review (3)
• CRW4722 - Editing for Creative Writers (3)
• any other CRW elective or Special Topics course Credit Hours: 3

Grand Total Credits: 36

Capstone requirements.

• Select primarily from upper level courses, with departmental advisor's approval. May be outside of the department.

Foreign Language Requirements

• Met by graduation requirement
• Proficiency equivalent to three semesters of college instruction in a foreign language taught by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures or the Department of History (Hebrew). Standardized examinations for foreign languages may be used to meet the requirement. With departmental approval, a cultural/multicultural or related course offered by the Department of English may be used to satisfy one semester of the Graduation requirement.

Additional Requirements

• The English Department offers multiple opportunities to complete the signature experience requirement. Please consult the Undergraduate Advisor for a full listing.

Required Minors

Departmental exit requirements.

• Maintain and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses used towards the major.

University Minimum Exit Requirements

• A 2.0 UCF GPA
• 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
• 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
• 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
• A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
• Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120

Additional information, honors in major (9 credit hours).

• Application and admission through the English Honors Committee and the Honors College.
• Fulfill University requirements for Honors in the Major.
• Grade of "B" (3.0) or better in an English graduate or undergraduate course or in a graduate or undergraduate course outside the major that relates to thesis with approval (3 hrs), Directed Readings (3 hrs), and Thesis hours (3 hrs).
• Successful completion and oral defense of Honors thesis.

Related Programs

• English, Technical Communication (B.A.)
• English, Literature (B.A.)

Certificates

• Editing and Publishing Certificate

Related Minors

• English, Linguistics Minor
• English, Technical Communication Minor
• Writing and Rhetoric Minor
• English, Literature Minor

Advising Notes

Transfer notes.

• Lower division courses do not substitute for upper division courses.
• Courses transferred from private and out-of-state schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information.

Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses

Program academic learning compacts.

• Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: https://oeas.ucf.edu/about/academiclearningcompacts/

Plan of Study

Freshman Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

• ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
• GEP Credit Hours: 3

Freshman Year - Spring (16 Credit Hours)

• ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
• Foreign Language Elementary I Credit Hours: 4

Sophomore Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)

• LIT 2110 or LIT 2120 Credit Hours: 3
• Foreign Language Elementary II Credit Hours: 4
• Elective Credit Hours: 3

Sophomore Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• CRW 3013 - Creative Writing for English Majors Credit Hours: 3
• CRW 3053 - Theory & Practice of Creative Writing Credit Hours: 3
• Pre-1865 Literary History Elective Credit Hours: 3
• Pre- or Post-1865 Literary History Elective Credit Hours: 3
• Foreign Language Intermediate I or English Diversity or Elective Credit Hours: 3

Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

• ENG 3014 - Theories and Techniques of Literature Study Credit Hours: 3
• Post-1865 Literary History Elective Credit Hours: 3
• Writing Workshop Credit Hours: 3

Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• Advanced Writing Workshop Credit Hours: 3

Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

• Creative Writing Elective Credit Hours: 3
• Upper Level Elective Credit Hours: 3

Senior Year - Spring (13 Credit Hours)

• Elective Credit Hours: 1

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Creative Writing Bachelor of Fine Arts

GEN1011 Creative Presentation 3.0

DEP1013 Psychology of Play 3.0

SEM1000 Storytelling in the Entertainment and Media Industries 4.0

ENC1101 English Composition I 4.0

ECW1224 Creative Skills Development 3.0

MCM1203 New Media Tools 4.0

ECW1409 Multimedia Storytelling 3.0

ECW3055 Scriptwriting Techniques 4.0

CWB119 Project and Portfolio I: Creative Writing 3.0

ENC1102 English Composition II 4.0

ECW2123 Literary Techniques and Story Development 4.0

ECW2841 Developing New Worlds: Environment and Historical Research 4.0

ECW2953 Publishing and Distribution 4.0

CWR1111 Professional Development Seminar I: Creative Writing 1.0

CWB228 Project and Portfolio II: Creative Writing 3.0

CWR2222 Professional Development Seminar II: Creative Writing 1.0

ECW4101 Writing Workshop I: Film 4.0

ECW3702 Television Writing 3.0

ECW3722 Children's Entertainment 3.0

HIS3320 Historical Archetypes and Mythology 4.0

MGF1213 College Mathematics 4.0

ECW3111 Literary Genre I: Comedy and Tragedy 4.0

PHY1020 Fundamentals of Physical Science 4.0

CWB338 Project and Portfolio III: Creative Writing 3.0

ECW3211 Literary Genre II: Horror, Mystery, and Suspense 4.0

ECW3311 Literary Genre III: Science Fiction and Fantasy 4.0

ECW4220 Writing Workshop II: Television 4.0

CWB348 Project and Portfolio IV: Creative Writing 3.0

ECW3521 Game Writing 3.0

ECW3652 Transmedia Writing 3.0

ECW4321 Writing Workshop III: Comics 4.0

ECW4421 Writing Workshop IV: Video Games and Interactive Formats 4.0

CWB358 Project and Portfolio V: Creative Writing 3.0

CWB468 Project and Portfolio VI: Creative Writing 3.0

CRR4000 Career Readiness 4.0

As new distribution channels for media emerge in the entertainment industry, there is an increasing demand for creative writers who can extend a compelling story across multiple platforms. The Creative Writing for Entertainment curriculum provides you with the opportunity to not only perfect your story-writing abilities but also allows you to understand and implement the transmedia approach that is necessary in today’s entertainment industry. Whether the final delivery channel is a movie theater, television screen, computer monitor, game console, website, or mobile device, you will learn to develop compelling and well-crafted stories that will captivate consumers on multiple platforms. A growing collection of digital tools is available to today’s writers, and the Creative Writing for Entertainment curriculum teaches the most effective way to utilize those tools. You will explore multiple literary genres along with techniques for writing for different audiences and mediums. In addition, you will develop leadership, project-management, and research skills, sharpen your technical prowess, conduct and utilize industry research, and learn how to revise your own work and collaborate with others to enhance your creative works.

Bachelor's Objective   The objective of the Creative Writing for Entertainment Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is to provide you with a focused knowledge and clear understanding of visual storytelling, narrative structures, literary genres, multimedia terms and delivery methods, character creation and development, screenwriting and storyboarding, script analysis, criticism, and editing for a variety of niches and distribution methods in the entertainment and media industries. This program is designed to equip you with editorial skills, enhance your ability to create compelling stories and writing elements, and enable you to pursue careers in creative writing. The Creative Writing for Entertainment Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program will also further strengthen the leadership, project-management, and research skills necessary for the development and execution of creative writing projects. Completion of the program will enable you to take full advantage of today’s high demand for creative writers and prepare you for entry-level positions as writers in the entertainment and media industries.

Please Note

• This program is no longer accepting new enrollments.

Creative Writing

The Program in Creative Writing takes a comprehensive approach to the study of contemporary literature, criticism, and theory from a writer’s perspective, and provides rigorous training in the fundamental practices of creative writing. In our courses, students work with established poets and prose writers towards these pursuits, and both the major and minor in Creative Writing provide ample opportunities for interdisciplinary work across University departments. The program’s commitment to interdisciplinary work and academic rigor, coupled with an emphasis on teaching the elements of creative writing that underlie all genres, accounts for the program's vitality and explains why Creative Writing at Chicago is currently the largest initiative in the humanities for the College. The Program in Creative Writing offers workshops and seminars in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, as well as an increasing number of translation workshops.

Students who graduate with the bachelor of arts in Creative Writing will both be skilled in writing in a major literary genre and have a theoretically informed understanding of the aesthetic, historical, social, and political context of a range of contemporary writing. Students who are not English Language and Literature or Creative Writing majors may complete a minor in English and Creative Writing.

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Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing

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Online full-time programs are offered as either Daytime, or a combination of Evenings and Saturdays. Check your program Dates and Times to see what the program commitment will be.

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Program Overview

Do you love words? Do you dream of telling stories or helping others tell theirs? The Honours Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing helps you transform your passion for writing into a fulfilling career. As you develop creative writing skills that stimulate your imagination and storytelling abilities, you learn to write clearly and convincingly across evolving genres, platforms and venues. Practise your craft independently and collaboratively in a variety of settings, from the traditional classroom experience to the creative writing workshop. In your final semester, benefit from one-on-one mentorship through our Capstone Manuscript course, where you develop a book-length project with the guidance of an established author.    

Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

Work-Integrated Learning  

Work-integrated learning  .

Students will gain practical, hands-on experience in the industry by completing a mandatory field experience which takes place in the summer semester between years 3 and 4. After completing a field experience preparation course, students will be supported in marketing themselves to prospective employers in order to find a field experience that aligns with their personal career goals.

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber

Work-integrated learning.

Work-integrated learning opportunities prepare you for your future career. You will apply what you’ve learned in class and in real-world environments through a wide range of academic, community and industry partnerships. These work-integrated learning opportunities may include field experiences, professional practicums and co-operative education.

Field Experience

A field experience offers students an opportunity to engage in intensive experiences related to their field of study or career goals to build their skills, knowledge and abilities. Field experiences may be paid or unpaid.

Professional Practicum

Programs requiring a professional practicum offer practice-based experience or work hours for a professional license or certification. Students work under the direct supervision of an experienced professional. Placements are unpaid.

Co-operative Education

Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases.

Optional Co-operative Education

Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases. The co-op portion of this program is optional.

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The Humber Advantage

• FLASH FICTION CONTEST

Flash Fiction Contest!

To celebrate the recent launch of Humber College’s new Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing (BCPW) program, we are hosting a Flash Fiction Contest that will publish five Ontario-based high school students in a special online supplement.

This contest will be judged by writers Carleigh Baker, David Brock and Meaghan Strimas. Five winners will be selected and prizes will be distributed as follows—the first-place winner will be awarded $750; second place, $500; third place, $350; fourth place, $250; and fifth place, $150.00. The winning stories will be published in Arrival, the BCPW’s online literary and arts magazine, which will officially launch in the spring of 2024.

Ontario high school students, get the full contest guidelines and submit your best short, short stories. The deadline is 30 April 2024 .

Teachers, if you would like Flash Fiction Teaching Resources, please email Meaghan Strimas.

Expert Faculty

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You'll learn from a diverse and dynamic faculty of award-winning writers who are active in the fields of creative and professional writing. Our professors are committed to providing you with practical, hands-on learning opportunities that will help you achieve the career you want.  

David James Brock

David James Brock is a screenwriter, playwright, poet, and opera librettist with national and international production history. He is a past winner of the Herman Voaden Canadian National Playwriting Award for his play  Wet , which was also nominated for three Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards. His play-opera hybrid, a million billion pieces , premiered at Young People's Theatre in 2019, was nominated for five Dora Mavor Moore Awards, and is published by Playwrights Canada Press. Brock is also the author of two poetry collections,  Everyone is CO2  and Ten-Headed Alien , both released by Wolsak & Wynn. He has created opera and song lyrics for over a dozen opera and new music projects. For Scottish Opera, Brock co-created with Gareth Williams  Breath Cycle , a multimedia opera developed with cystic fibrosis patients. With Mike Haliechuk, Brock co-wrote  Year of the Horse , an opera with Canadian hardcore legends and Polaris Award-winning band F*cked Up. Pitchfork Magazine called the Year of the Horse album "epic...intricate... dramatic..." and the project's feature length screenplay has been optioned. He also co-wrote the screenplay and songs for  Mother of All Shows  (with Melissa D'Agostino), which won Outstanding Narrative Feature at the 2023 Art of Brooklyn film festival.

Eufemia Fantetti

Eufemia  Fantetti began instructing at Humber in 2014 and has taught creative writing through the University of Guelph-Humber, the International Women’s Writing Guild, the Association of Italian Canadian Writers, Toronto Public Library, The Writer’s Studio at SFU and the University of Guelph’s Open Learning program. 

Her short fiction collection,  A Recipe for Disaster & Other Unlikely Tales of Love  (Mother Tongue Publishing) was runner up for the 2013 Danuta Gleed Literary Award and won the 2014 Bressani Prize for Short Fiction. Her second book,  My Father, Fortune-tellers & Me: A Memoir,  was released in 2019. She recently co-edited the award-winning anthology Tongues: On Longing and Belonging Through Language (Book*hug, 2021) with Leonarda Carranza and Ayelet Tsabari. She is a winner of Event Magazine’s Creative Nonfiction contest, a two-time finalist in the Canadian National Playwriting competition, and a three-time winner of Accenti Magazine’s annual contest. Her writing was listed as Notable Essay through The Best American Essays Series and received Highly Commended in the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association’s Short Story Competition. Her work can be found in various anthologies including  Beyond Crazy,  Conspicuous Accents ,  Emails from India ,  Exploring  Voices, Love Me True  and  Body & Soul:   Stories for Skeptics and Seekers .

Eufemia  holds an MFA in Creative Writing. As the lone writer in a family of mathematicians, and a descendant of many who were never given the opportunity to learn to read and write, she is secure in her belief about the potency of the written word as a tool to empower individuals, establish community and enlarge empathy.

Kathy Friedman

New to Humber College, Kathy Friedman has been teaching creative writing for nearly a decade in the University of Guelph's Open Learning program, and through community organizations such as CAMH, The 519, NISA/Northern Institute for Social Action, Workman Arts, Progress Place, and the Toronto Public Library.

Kathy's debut collection of short stories,  All the Shining People (House of Anansi, 2022), was a finalist for the Trillium Book Award, Danuta Gleed Literary Award, and the ReLit Award for Short Fiction . She has been a finalist for the Writers' Trust Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers, and her work has appeared in publications such as  Grain ,  Geist ,  PRISM international ,  The New Quarterly ,  Humber Literary Review , and  Canadian Notes & Queries . She holds an MFA and a BFA in creative writing and is currently at work on a collection of essays about travel, music, and mental health.

Kathy is also a freelance editor and the co-founder and artistic director of InkWell Workshops, which delivers free literary programming to people with mental health and addiction issues. She has published four literary anthologies with in-house imprint InkWell Books, and she edited a fifth InkWell anthology called  Brilliance Is the Clothing I Wear  (Dundurn Press, 2021).

Leanne Milech

Leanne Milech has been a professor at Humber since 2016, where she is fortunate to serve as Essays Editor of  The Humber Literary Review . Leanne also teaches creative writing at the University of Guelph-Humber and has previously co-facilitated creative writing workshops at CAMH and the Toronto Public Library. 

Before joining Humber, Leanne worked as a corporate lawyer on Bay Street, an estate planning lawyer at a boutique law firm, a cross-border wealth strategist, a legal writer, a ghostwriter of legal texts, and a freelance arts journalist. She was also the co-founder of a children’s book publishing company, Picture It Picture Books, which sold a series of children’s books that Leanne co-wrote. The books were sold in stores across Canada, including Indigo and Mastermind. 

Leanne holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph, where she wrote a short story that went on to win the top $10,000 prize in ELQ/ Exile ’s Carter V. Cooper Short Fiction Competition in the Emerging Writer category. Leanne’s work has appeared in  The New York Times ;  O, The Oprah Magazine ;  The Globe and Mail ;  EXILE: The Literary Quarterly ; and  The Humber Literary Review.  She has been shortlisted for  Room ’s Creative Non-Fiction prize, and as an undergraduate student at Queen’s University, she published short stories in  The Queen’s Journal ,  Ultraviolet , and  Other Voices . Before attending law school, Leanne won The Writers’ Union of Canada’s Postcard Story competition and read her piece on CBC’s  The Sunday Edition .  

Leanne is currently working on a screenplay and a novel. She lives in Toronto with her fiancée Shannon Alexandra.

Angelo Muredda

Angelo  Muredda is a Toronto-based teacher and film critic. His writing has appeared in outlets such as Cinema Scope, The National Post, The Walrus, SHARP Magazine, and Film Freak Central, and he is a member of the Toronto Film Critics Association. He holds a Ph.D. in English on representations of disability in Canadian literature and film from the University of Toronto. He teaches in the Department of English at Humber College, where he is also Reviews Editor for the Humber Literary Review. 

Meaghan Strimas

Meaghan Strimas is an award-winning educator, writer and editor who joined Humber as a faculty member in 2012. Before accepting her exciting role in the Bachelor of Creative and Professional Writing program, she served as the program co-ordinator for the college’s graduate certificate in Professional Writing & Communications.

Meaghan worked at Quill & Quire magazine for several years as a marketing manager and at the University of Guelph as the program administrator for its Creative Writing MFA. In addition to her work as a professor and co-ordinator, Meaghan works as a freelance proofreader, copy editor and project manager, and is interviews editor at the Humber Literary Review , a magazine she co-founded in 2014. She is co-lead of the HLR Spotlight project, an experiential learning opportunity that is funded by Humber’s Office of Research & Innovation.

Meaghan is the author of three collections of poetry and the editor of The Selected Gwendolyn MacEwen . Her most recent collection, Yes or Nope , was the winner of the Trillium Book Award for Poetry. In the fall of 2018, she released the Another Dysfunctional Cancer Poem Anthology , which she co-edited with the late Priscila Uppal. Meaghan is at work on a novel and a new collection of poetry, and she has an essay forthcoming in the anthology Good Mom on Paper (edited by Jen Sookfong Lee and Stacey May Fowles).

Meaghan holds a MA in Creative Writing. She believes that writing programs are essential because they cultivate confidence, teach technique and craft, offer mentorship and, perhaps most importantly, provide a space for artistic collaboration and community.

Nathan Whitlock

Nathan  Whitlock is the author of three novels, including his most recent,  Lump  (Rare Machines/Dundurn Press, 2023). His work has appeared in the  New York Review of Books ,  The Walrus , the  Globe and Mail ,  Toronto Star ,  Toronto Life ,  Best Canadian Essays , and elsewhere. He is the host of the author podcast  What Happened Next  and is the program coordinator for Humber's Creative Book Publishing postgraduate program.

Jessica Wolfe

Jessica Duffin Wolfe teaches interactive design and digital storytelling in the Digital Communications, Journalism, and Film degree programs at Humber’s Lakeshore campus. Before joining Humber, she completed a PhD in English, Book History, and Print Culture, and worked as a critic, magazine editor, and web developer. She’s taught previously at OCAD University and the University of Toronto, and is working to develop Humber’s immersive storytelling capacity. You can learn more about her writing and projects at her website: https://jessicaduffinwolfe.com

Study Abroad

We offer many global opportunities for you to explore during your time at Humber! We live in a very interconnected world and by participating in a global opportunity, not only will you gain new skills, but you may also be eligible for academic credits and/or  co-curricular record  (CCR). Some of the global opportunities at Humber include Summer Abroad, Semester Exchange, faculty-led trips, Humber Global Summer School and many others! To learn more, please visit  Humber Global Opportunities .

Your Career

Students graduate as highly skilled, adaptable communicators equipped with in-demand knowledge and the creative, responsive mindset that today’s shifting employment landscape requires. A sixth-semester field experience provide s hands-on opportunities for students to further develop their industry connections, media literacy and written and verbal communication skills . Our program’s versatile curriculum also includes information design (graphic, photo, video) , accessible communication strategies , research best practices and project management skills so that graduates are primed to be well-rounded team members/colleagues . The professional possibilities of the communications and writing fields are wide rang ing and graduate s are ideally positioned to embark on careers as:  

• brand and marketing assistants/managers
• communications assistants / specialists  
• content marketers/creators
• editorial , publicity and public-relations assistants
• freelance writers/journalists
• grant, proposal, report and ghost/speech writers  
• published authors/storytellers
• social /digital media assistants/ strategists

Moreover, those graduates who wish to undertake further study can progress to master’s level programs in creative writing, communications, media, humanities, English and related fields.    

Program Availability

Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit .

International Students in Canada who apply for May 2024 start could be eligible for a $1,000 Scholarship*. Apply now

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Program Delivery Types

Condensed Week - Courses requiring students to come to campus are scheduled over 2-3 days per week. Online courses are scheduled on other days.

Course-Based - Students create their own schedule of courses from among in-person, hybrid and online options.

Online - Courses are scheduled only online and may be delivered asynchronously, where students study independently or synchronously, where students attend the online class on a specified time and day.

Block-Based - Students select a pre-set weekly schedule of courses that best meets their needs (in-person, hybrid and online).

Twilight - In-person, online synchronous and hybrid courses are generally scheduled after 3:00pm.

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Domestic students.

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca . Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

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Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:  

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:  

  Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent) minimum 65 per cent  

• Five Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above  
• Overall minimum grade point average (GPA) 65 per cent   
• Mature student status  
• College or university transfer status  

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s  English Language Proficiency Policy .  

Selection:  Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission  

Mature Applicants

Diplomas and certificates.

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

College Transfer Applicants

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

University Transfer Applicants

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy .

International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

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Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

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Fees & financial aid.

The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters is:

• domestic: $7,440.86
• international: $20,464.90

Fees are subject to change.

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*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140

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Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources .

Scholarships

Humber degree scholarships.

Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement. See this following chart for details. Some of the scholarships are renewable each year if you maintain an average of 80 per cent or more.

Degree Transfer Scholarships ($1,500 - $2,500)

Humber automatically awards degree transfer scholarships to students entering any Humber degree program who have completed a one-year Ontario college certificate* or a two- or three-year diploma with a GPA of 80 per cent or more from a publicly-funded college. Students who have achieved a program GPA of 80 per cent or more will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,500 for a certificate program or $2,500 for a diploma program in recognition of their academic achievement. Certificates and diplomas do not have to be related to the degree program of choice and are not tied to the eligibility for advanced standing or transfer credit. No application is required

80%+ Certificate | $1,500

One Time 80%+ Diploma | $2,500

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships . International students can visit International Student Scholarships .

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

Humber Pathways include:

• Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
• Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.

Additional information will be made available to students from their program before the beginning of the Winter term. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

You can find a complete list of programs with downloads including program and course details at Current Student Resources  

Students in programs marked as online/in-person will have a combination of those two types of delivery. Additional information will be made available to students from their program in the first week of June. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

Creative and Professional Writing, Bachelor of

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

• Describe the influences at play in the evolving media and cultural context which affect the writer’s craft within contemporary markets and audiences.
• Identify key structures and characteristics in a variety of creative and professional works applicable to writing proficiency.
• Conduct primary and secondary research from credible sources to support authenticity and accuracy in creative and professional writing.
• Write creative and professional works suitable for publishing to a wide variety of audiences, publishers, platforms and industries using the full range of principles of rhetoric, syntax, grammar, style, and usage.
• Use a range of digital technologies and tools for visual communication and design appropriate to specified writing projects.
• Create works in creative and professional writing that convey the characteristic structures and formats used in a variety of genres and applications.
• Outline a variety of methods and structures for story development.
• Edit writing of self and others applying a range of editorial techniques to in order to meet publication standards.
• Collaborate interprofessionally with designers, publishers, editors, marketing and advertising professionals in order to undertake and complete projects in creative and professional writing.
• Analyze exemplary texts to distinguish effective modes and strategies for application to one’s own writing.
• Reflect on work completed in creative and professional writing projects to assess the extent to which one has achieved one’s goals and to apply lessons learned.
• Build a professional presence though development of a multimodal portfolio, demonstrating attributes of fluency, craft, technological competency, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing – Christian Literature Online Degree Program?

Creative writing as a discipline trains students to tell stories. Stories communicate themes and events in a way that few other mediums can. Here at Liberty University, all of our classes are taught from a biblical worldview. Because of this, you have the great opportunity to be a Champion for Christ as you engage culture through creative writing and storytelling.

Writing is ultimately personal. In your studies, you’ll have the unique opportunity to be immersed in many different cultures and worlds as you not only craft your own stories but also participate in the peer-review processes that are necessary for growth as a writer. By reading and examining stories and famous works of literature, you can gain a fresh perspective of unique circumstances through the lens of the author . Completing a creative writing program with Liberty University provides the opportunity to investigate and create within the context of a biblical worldview.

All the classes required for our Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing – Christian Literature are 100% online. This allows you the flexibility to further your education while maintaining your personal commitments. Give yourself the advantage you deserve by partnering with us to hone your skills and expand your knowledge.

Christian Literature Degrees: BS in Creative Writing vs. BS in English and Writing

What classes do the BS in Creative Writing – Christian Literature and the BS in English and Writing – Christian Literature have in common?

The specific courses required for the Christian literature concentration are the same in both the bachelor’s in creative writing and the bachelor’s in English and writing. These degrees also have several of the same foundational courses, including Introduction to Creative Writing, Editing for Publishing, Methods and Materials of Research, and Senior Capstone.

What classes are unique to the BS in Creative Writing – Christian Literature?

The goal of the bachelor’s in creative writing is to help shape you into a well-rounded author. As such, the focus of the degree is on different types and purposes of writing. Through this program, you’ll get the opportunity to grow your writing capabilities and develop your portfolio. Courses unique to the BS in Creative Writing – Christian Literature cover subjects such as writing for cultural engagement; writing poetry, novellas, and memoirs; and writing for theater and film.

What classes are unique to the BS in English and Writing – Christian Literature?

The emphasis of the bachelor’s in English and writing is on foundational principles of the English language and how it is utilized in writing. Courses also discuss literary history and prominent authors of the past.

How do I choose between the degrees?

Which program you choose depends upon your career goals. Creative writing helps you develop your ability to craft original works and focuses specifically on that skill across various genres. English and writing is for those who want to study literature and various types of writing, including creative writing, grant writing, technical writing, expository writing, and more.

What Will You Learn in Our Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing – Christian Literature Degree Program Online?

The BS in Creative Writing at Liberty University explores writing across various genres, such as fiction, poetry, theater, and film, so that you can become widely equipped for your vocation as a writer within your chosen field. This well-rounded approach to the field of creative writing can help increase your marketability. You can have the confidence that you can write various types of literature because you have already done so!

In Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing – Christian Literature, you’ll take courses that cover a wide variety of topics. Subjects include:

• Developing poetry-writing skills using various techniques and poetic forms
• Fundamentals of editing for publishing
• Literary components, complexity, and craft of creative writing
• Production and revision of creative pieces
• Research and bibliographic methods necessary for successful creative writing
• Writing novellas

The specialization in Christian literature entails courses that give you the opportunity to study the intersection of faith and literature in detail. Courses cover Christian fantasy literature, literature of the Bible, contemporary Christian fiction, and an in-depth study of the works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. By studying prominent works and authors in Christian literature, you can learn many of the skills you need to become a Christian author in the future.

The program culminates in a senior-level capstone seminar where a writing project integrating material from the program is produced.

Featured Courses

• ENGL 360 – Christian Fantasy Literature*
• ENGL 405 – Literature of the Bible
• ENGL 461 – Contemporary Christian Fiction*
• ENGL 465 – Lewis and Tolkien

*Course guide coming soon

Highlights of Our Online Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing – Christian Literature Degree

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility . Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America . Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years — and counting.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education,  electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• You can finish this online Christian literature degree in as little as 3.5 years!
• Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ).

Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing – Christian Literature Degree Information

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Military Benefits for Our Online Undergraduate Programs

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from all over the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for   military training

Potential Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s in Creative Writing – Christian Literature Graduates

• English instructor*

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Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Online Degrees

Applicants must have a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA for admission in good standing. Please visit our  admission requirements page  for more detailed admissions-related information. 

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• Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
• Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of an unofficial high school transcript and our High School Self-Certification form
• Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.

**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.

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Career outcomes

Entry requirements, degree structure, fees and scholarships.

• The Creative Writing major provides you with an understanding of the practice of creative writing, as well as introduce you to the ideas, theories, and philosophies that inform professional writers and the writing industry. 
• Experiment with diverse forms, genres, and styles of writing and learn how to conceive, write, edit, and proofread your work to a publishable standard.
• Learn to think critically about how, why, where and when we write about experiences, landscapes or people; how to write creatively and critically; and how to produce compelling, professional narratives in both fiction and non-fiction. 
• You will join a vibrant and active online and on-campus community that will connect you with local and national writing communities.

Industry partners

You will work collaboratively with other emerging and established writers, editors, and publishers to produce online and print publications. You will also be exposed to industry opportunities such as internships and volunteer positions, writers’ panels and festivals, and other literary events.

Further study

Extend your study in Creative Writing in UniSQ's  Graduate Certificate of Editing and Publishing , the Bachelor of Arts (Honours)  or Master of Research .

• Graduates are equipped for various roles across the creative and communications industries, as freelancers, or in corporate and community sectors such as arts, business, communications, law, education, and the media.
• Careers may include professional writer (fiction, non-fiction, or poetry), editor, publisher, travel writer, script writer, reviewer, corporate writer, game writer, workshop facilitator/teaches, media worker, digital copywriter, and the like.

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education

Pre-requisites.

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

• English (Units 3 & 4, C) 

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge .

Further admission information

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any  adjustment factor pathways  such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE  or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience  and other adjustment factors  to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements  and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent . If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program .

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning  if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies
• Tertiary Preparation Pathway

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP) .

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.  

Other majors

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Archaeology (Extended)
• Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
• Criminology & Criminal Justice
• Criminology & Criminal Justice (Extended)
• English Literature
• Environment & Sustainability
• First Nations Australia
• International Relations
• Legal Studies
• Physiology & Human Movement
• Social Justice & Entrepreneurship
• Visual Arts Curation

Double degrees

• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs 1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees  as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.  Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP .

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink .

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship  that works for you.

How to apply

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Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

• have never studied with UniSQ before, or
• are a Year 12 student, or
• want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates .

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You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

• are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
• have recently graduated from TAFE.

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

More information on applying  key dates  is available.

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