Overview

Advertising. Corporate communication. Screenwriting. Social media. From the bookstore to the boardroom, writers build audiences, cultivate connections, and bring characters to life. SCAD writing students navigate the full range of storytelling in a program that covers pitching for film and television, podcasting, digital journalism, adaptation, fiction and creative nonfiction, multiplatform reporting, and more. As a student, you'll have opportunities to script immersive reality experiences, student-produced sitcoms and short films, and award-winning advertisements.

Careers in Writing course at Savannah College of Art and Design

Become an editor. Become a blogger. Become a communications director. Professional opportunities abound for writers in the world of media and more. SCAD writing graduates lead communication and content strategy at Bank of America, Facebook, and Gulfstream, write ad campaigns for top brands at Wunderman, and contribute to Refinery29, Buzzfeed, Eater, Gravy, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, the New Yorker, Teen Vogue, Wired, The Atlantic, and the Verge. Launch your career as a professional:

Discovery Communications
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Marvel Comics
Web/interactive writer
Journalist
Technical writer
Social media specialist
Marketing coordinator
Magazine staff writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Art of Fiction
The Art of Creative Nonfiction
Writing for Arts and Entertainment
Multi-platform and Immersive Storytelling
Convergent Journalism
Professional Freelance Writing: Storytelling to Story-selling
Writing for Emerging Media: Storytelling in the Digital Landscape

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-03-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

SCAD accepts applications year-round for all quarters, so there are no firm deadlines to apply.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter credit hours

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 596 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official U.S. high school diploma or equivalent program
Evidence of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English
One to three recommendations may be submitted by professors, teachers, counselors, or community leaders with whom the applicant has had immediate contact. Recommendations should address the applicant's level of commitment, as well as attributes such as creativity, initiative, motivation, character, and academic achievement, to aid in assessing the applicant's reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD.
Statement of purpose The statement should be no more than 500 words in length and should give an overview of the applicant's academic and personal experience, describing preparation for and commitment to further study at SCAD, as well as educational and professional goals and aspirations.
Portfolio, audition or writing submission

Tuition Fee

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International

41130 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41130 USD per year during 48 months.
National

41130 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41130 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

41130 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41130 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Savannah

993 - 1846 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Writing.

Available Scholarships

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