Overview

In the Creative Writing Program at Brandeis University you will emerge with a strong grasp of historical and contemporary literature and culture as well as a sense of your own creative voice. Within the major, you may choose to concentrate on fiction, poetry or screenplay. Those who pursue honors within the major will work closely with a mentor to produce a body of high-caliber creative work.

Why Brandeis?

Creative writing has a long history at Brandeis: taught since 1951, it has been a major in its own right since 2003.

Unlike other creative writing programs, our workshops are taught solely by established writers. You will learn your craft from working writers who are widely published and also dedicated teachers. Our impressive roster of past visiting writers includes Alice Walker, John Irving and Saul Bellow.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Literatures of Global English
Literary Studies
Directed Writing: Poetry
Directed Writing: Creative Nonfiction
Digital Media and Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waltham, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 561 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application.
$80 application fee (or fee waiver).
Official copies of all high school transcripts and/or GED certificate and/or marks from any externally graded national exams.
A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official.
High School Senior Grades: Send your senior midyear grades as soon as they become available. We understand this may not be until late January or early February for some students, though we encourage you to send them as soon as possible. For Early Decision applicants, submit first marking period grades, which may be first quarter or first trimester grades.
A letter of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year
Out-of-State

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

69934 USD / year

≈ 69934 USD / year

Living costs

Waltham

United States

1515 - 3136 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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