Overview

You'll develop communication and organizational skills that employers covet and learn how to collaborate, give and receive constructive feedback, conduct research, and operate under deadlines—abilities that will serve you well in any field, from publishing and teaching to nonprofits, law, and marketing.

The Creative Writing BFA faculty from Hamline University consist of well-known authors whose work includes the books shown above; additionally, actively publishing, award-winning writers and filmmakers visit classes regularly and provide context for your growing skills in a professional, post-college setting in Minnesota or beyond.

Explore career paths for creative writing

What can you do with a major in creative writing? Our innovative courses and one-on-one mentoring by faculty will provide you with the tools to succeed in a variety of careers, such as:

Essayist, poet, or fiction writer
Magazine writer and editor
Book publisher
Librarian
Attorney
Teacher or professor
Literary critic
Nonprofit manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing
Forms and Elements of the Craft: Poetry
Forms and Elements of the Craft: Fiction
Forms and Elements of the Craft: Creative Nonfiction
Forms and Elements of the Craft: Digital Storytelling
Poetry Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National regular decision is on January 15. Rolling Admission thereafter (as space is available).

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit official or certified copies of academic records from all secondary schools and colleges or universities you have attended. If your academic records are not in English, you must have them translated into English by a certified public translator.

Submit official or certified copies of academic records from all colleges or universities you have attended.

Whether you're applying as a freshman or transfer student, you must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to any of our programs.

Have at least one letter of recommendation describing your academic and leadership record and potential from your guidance counselor and/or an academic teacher sent directly to Hamline.

You must submit documentary evidence of the amount of financial support that will be available to you.

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

50613 USD / year

≈ 50613 USD / year
Out-of-State

50613 USD / year

≈ 50613 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50613 USD / year

≈ 50613 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Explore career paths for creative writing

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Paul

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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