Overview

At Creative Writing from Pepperdine University students develop their talents in fiction, poetry, and writing for screen and television. In addition, our students sharpen their verbal and critical skills and develop a professional attitude about their writing.

Careers

Advertising Copywriter

Playwright

Author

Press Assistant

Columnist

Script Supervisor

Creative Director

Speech Writer

Editorial and Research Associate

Technical Writer

English Teaching Assistant

Web Content Manager

Journalist

Writer

Lexicographer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Fiction Writing

Advanced Fiction Writing

Form and Theory (Fiction)

Spiritual Writing

Intermediate Screen and Television Writing

British Literature

World Literature

Creative Writing for the Professional Market

Poetry Writing

Screen and Television Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Malibu Beach, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 590 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

$65 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

Common App Personal Essay

Supplemental Pepperdine Questions

Submit Official High School Transcripts

Submit Official SAT I or ACT Scores (Optional)

Submit One Academic Recommendation

Submit Proof of English Proficiency

Visa Application Process

Interview (optional)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

69130 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69130 USD per year during 48 months.
National

69130 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69130 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

69130 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69130 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Malibu Beach

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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