Overview

Program Details

The English and Creative Writing program at Sweet Briar College train students to engage with texts in the way that working writers do, dissolving the boundary between critical engagement and creative response and helping students discover that they grow as writers, as readers, and as human beings through explorations of both canonical and contemporary works of literature and through creative practice.

What is distinctive about studying English and creative writing at Sweet Briar?

Novelists John Gregory Brown and Carrie Brown — award-winning authors of 11 books — mentor students from the beginning to the end of their four years of college. These writers offer small, intimate workshops that enable students to work closely with their professors and classmates in an environment that is both challenging and supportive.

As part of an annual series, visiting writers offer readings and visit classes throughout the academic year. Visitors have included Natasha Trethewey, Azar Nafisi, Lee Smith, Beth Macy, Salman Rushdie, Yiyun Li, Derek Walcott, and Ha Jin.

English and creative writing majors complete portfolios of their writing in a senior seminar in which they also re-examine the authors whose works have informed their writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Literary Studio

Philosophy and Literature

Play and Screen Writing
Creative Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Sweet Briar has rolling admission. All international applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials by June 1.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sweet Briar, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing View 559 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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General requirements

Completed application. Sweet Briar will accept either the Common Application or online application.

Verified official scores from at least one of the following with an acceptable minimum score. Official scores must be submitted directly to the College.

A standardized test is optional. Sweet Briar accepts either the SAT or ACT. Official scores must be submitted directly to the College. Sweet Briar’s SAT and TOEFL code is 5634, and the ACT code is 4406.

Official copies of all high school transcripts (or equivalent) and college course transcripts (if applicable) in English. For advice on translating documentation, please contact the Admissions office at admissions@sbc.edu or call +1 (434)-381-6142.

Live interview utilizing Skype, Facetime, Zoom or similar technology.

Upon acceptance, College Board’s International Student Certification of Finances.

Tuition Fees

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26220 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26220 USD / year

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In-State

26220 USD / year

≈ 26220 USD / year

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