Overview

Our Writing and Literature program from California College of the Arts emphasizes the historical knowledge of literature, interdisciplinary exploration, and critical inquiry to help you create original work.

About the program

Situated in one of the best art and design schools in the country, creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

Students learn to develop their individual voices through workshops in prose, poetry, drama, screenwriting, graphic novels, improvisation, and more. They incorporate visual art into their own writing as they work on a thesis manuscript.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media History: Literary Theory

Ways of Reading

Literature

Literary Journal

Writing Majors Workshop

Workshop: Critical Essay

Writing and Literature Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakland, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 1019 other Bachelors in Literature 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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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

An online application and nonrefundable application fee of $70

Personal essay

High school and/or university transcripts

Letter of recommendation

Portfolio (log in to SlideRoom)

Proof of English proficiency (international applicants only)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60864 USD / year

≈ 60864 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

60864 USD / year

≈ 60864 USD / year

Living costs

Oakland

United States

1055 - 1962 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

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oakland

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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