Overview

You will gain both creative and advanced writing and editorial skills for the full gamut of careers that need great writers.

Key Features

Point Loma Nazarene University's Writing professors have an in-depth understanding of this dynamic field, and all of them are published writers.

Our faculty have been published in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, and Boston Magazine, and literary journals such as First Things, Fairy Tale Review, The International Poetry Review, New Letters, Poet Lore, So to Speak, and Verse Daily.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Writers

American Writers

Creative Writing: Poetry

Creative Writing: Fiction

Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction
World Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing General Studies Literature View 590 other Bachelors in General Studies 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the Application for Admission

Submit Two Letters of Recommendation (one academic and one spiritual)

Submit Two Essays

Pay the $55 Application Fee Online or by Mail

Send Official Transcripts

Submit Official Proof of English Proficiency

Request a Phone, or Skype Interview (optional but strongly recommended)

Submit bank statement(s) or financial support letters

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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Tuition Fee

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International

45300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45300 USD per year during 48 months.
National

45300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45300 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

45300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45300 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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