Overview

Writing from Buffalo State SUNY allows for the development of skills in creative writing, journalistic writing, literary writing, and/or professional writing. Students can take courses from a variety of disciplines to fulfill their requirements.

Careers

The program is intended for students interested in the advanced study and practice of writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literary Analysis and Interpretation

The Craft of Writing

Composition and Rhetorical Theory

Senior Seminar

Creative Writing: Narrative

Creative Writing: Poetry

Advanced Creative Writing: Narrative

Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry

Ensemble Theater

Writing about the Arts

Writing for the Professions

Public Relations Writing

Writing for Broadcast (Radio, TV & Film)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , National

More details

International students - Please contact the university for application dates and deadlines.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 558 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed the equivalent of 12 years of elementary and secondary education

Demonstrate the ability to pay all college costs (estimated at $35,244 USD annually)

Provide evidence of proficiency in the English language

Submit your transcripts

Submit your test results and scores (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Out-of-State

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Buffalo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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