Overview

Whether you choose to focus on fiction, nonfiction, poetry, scriptwriting, or writing for children and young adults, as a creative writing major at Lesley you’ll gain the tools, support, and experience to bring your vision to the world.

Here, you’ll hone your critical and creative skills. With an average class size of 15 students, your voice will be heard and your words will be read. Share your work in a supportive atmosphere in which you’ll receive, and give, critiques and insights that move writing forward. Workshops with your professors, and visiting authors, will push you to elevate your craft and delve deeper into your genre.

Outcomes of the Creative Writing Major offered by Lesley University:

Students will study classic and contemporary masterworks of English and American Literature in order to be able to describe and apply the conventions of writing in multiple genres
Students will read works and write at an advanced level in a chosen genre
Students will learn to critique and improve their own writing and that of their peers through craft-based analysis, workshops with instructors and peers
Students will explore strategies for publication of their work
Students will apply their skills in an appropriate internship setting

Students will explore opportunities for graduate study as indicated by number of students applying to graduate programs

Gain Skills and Expertise

Explore the different genres of literature, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, play- and -screenwriting, and writing for children and young adults.
Move out of your comfort zone by writing in genres other than your specialty.
Show a mastery of your chosen genre.
Critique and improve your writing and that of your peers through discussions and workshops.

Get your work out into the public realm.

Careers

Alumni go on to rewarding jobs in a variety of fields, and often pursue graduate study to enhance their practice.

Career Paths:

Writing and Editing
Publishing
Journalism
Communications
Education
TV, Film, and Theater

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing

Senior Seminar in Creative Writing

History of the English Language

American Literature

Modern American Drama

Changing Views of Nature in American Literature

Nineteenth Century American Novel

World Drama from the Greeks to the 17th Century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-17 00:00:00 , National

More details

Fall (international students): rolling admissions but applications will be accepted through July

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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105

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Official Transcripts

Letter of Recommendation

Standardized Test Scores

Advanced Placement (AP) scores or International Baccalaureate

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

34826 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34826 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34826 USD / year

≈ 34826 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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Overview

Outcomes of the Creative Writing Major offered by Lesley University:

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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