Overview

Those talents are dear. You’ll learn them at Manhattanville. You’ll take small, participatory classes that develop your ability to analyze and interpret literary works, as well as film, in context.

Creative writers hone their craft in workshop courses and contribute to the campus literary magazine, Graffiti, and the campus newspaper, Touchstone. The English Department at Manhattanville University also hosts the College's annual Creative Writing Awards.

Careers

Book Editor, Broadcast News Analyst, Copy Writer, English Language & Literary Professor, Fund Raiser, Legal Assistant, Librarian, Lobbyist, Newspaper Editor, Novelist, Poet, Public Relations Practitioner, Reporter, Screenwriter, Speech Writer, Teacher

Programme Structure

Course outline:

The English Department offers courses in all periods of American, British, and international literature in English, as well as courses in creative and professional writing and in film studies.

The English Department offers an accelerated BA in English/MFA in Creative Writing program for outstanding undergraduates. Interested candidates apply in March of their Junior year and, if accepted, take two graduate classes toward their MFA in their Senior year.

As an English major, you’ll take courses that explore literary themes and genres from many different points of view. First, you’ll build familiarity with the principal periods of English and American literature, giving you an understanding of historical and cultural trends.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrison, 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Along with your completed application, and nonrefundable $50 application fee, you will need:

Official transcript of grades (all documents written in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations)

Two academic letters of recommendation

Personal essay

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Tuition Fee

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International

42484 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21242 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

42484 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21242 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

42484 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21242 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Harrison

2275 - 4960 USD /month

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