Overview

Why Edinboro stands out

At Pennsylvania Western University, you will develop a practical understanding of contemporary writing and an appreciation of the wider literary tradition. You will gain experience working with genres including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, graphic novel writing and business and technical writing.

Under the guidance of experienced teachers who are also writers, you will acquire editorial skills, develop a sophisticated grasp of the standards of written English and learn to analyze the rhetorical demands of different writing situations.

During the Thesis Seminar in Writing, you will have the opportunity to complete a semester-long project in a single genre and present your work publicly at the end of the Spring semester. You will graduate ready to enter a wide variety of fulfilling professions and make meaningful contributions to the world around you.

How Edinboro supports you

We're here to help you write the next chapter of your life.

As a student, you will be encouraged to develop a range of writing forms and styles and to present and publish your work. The English Alumni Speaker Series offers information and advice about publication, careers, and other professional topics. Throughout the Writing program at Pennsylvania Western University, you will find your voice as you:

Learn from distinguished teachers who continually produce new work in a variety of genres.

Enroll in innovative courses, such as advanced writing workshops and special topics and authors seminars that provide in-depth experience with outstanding texts and authors.

Become a writing consultant at the University Writing Center.

Apply for internships at local and regional organizations, such as Fulton Books in Meadville, the Erie Reader, VertMarkets in Erie, Rowman and Littlefield Publishing, Bethesda Children's Home in Meadville, the Tom Ridge Center in Erie, and the Marketing and Communications offices on campus.

Receive expert advice on writing and publishing your work from faculty mentors.

Take advantage of opportunities to present your work.

Contribute to and/or edit Chimera, our award-winning student literary/art journal.

Select and edit work submitted to The Magazine, our annual online journal of undergraduate creative writing.

Work on the Spectator, Edinboro's student newspaper.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Literature Survey (1620-1914)

English Literature from Chaucer to Milton

Literature of the Ancient & Classical Worlds

Creative Writing

Advanced Composition

Fiction Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students are admitted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinboro, 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

Official transcripts, sent directly to Edinboro from the high school attended. If applicable, also include official exam results and evidence of graduation.

Official test scores of English proficiency includes the Test of English as a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test, GTEC CBT exam, Pearson Test of English or STEP-EIKEN.

Passport

Additional items may be requested after review of application and transcript(s).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Out-of-State

11992 USD / year

≈ 11992 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Additional Details

Online $8,154 per year

Living costs

Edinboro

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Why Edinboro stands out

How Edinboro supports you

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinboro

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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