Overview

With the English - Writing program, you will be equipped with an innovative mind and given the advanced techniques in order to articulate greater possibilities for our world. In our human history and in every culture, the desire to create with language has guided artists who in turn make their creations available to others.

At Eastern University, we believe this desire reflects our being formed in our Creator’s image. We also believe that creative writing can be learned, practiced, and honed as an academic discipline in community, while paradoxically generated in solitude. Because of that paradox there is opportunity for the student to grow as a writer and as a person.

Why Students Choose Eastern

Perhaps it is their inquisitive character, their constant pursuit of justice by writing from the perspective of the downtrodden or underrepresented.
For instance, one of our students wanted to write a collection of short stories about Mexican and Latin American immigrants in the U.S. For research, she met with members of Eastern’s cleaning staff and began an English-Spanish language exchange, as well as a lasting relationship with these women.
Or perhaps it is their desire to transform the world with the mystery of language.
Our students and graduates have been published in Sojourners, Prism, Arts and Letters, Ruminate, Hayden’s Ferry Review, Prairie Schooner, The Sun, and Fourth Genre, among other magazines and journals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Reading
Creative Writing
Writing Seminar
Writing Assistant Training Seminar
Advanced Writing: Essay
Advanced Writing: Poetry
Advanced Writing: Memoir
Advanced Writing: Short Fiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Eastern admits students for both the Fall and Spring semesters on the basis of rolling admission.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing View 558 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to Eastern University.
Submit High School transcript or official GED.
Optional: Submit a personal essay to your Admissions Counselor via email.
Optional: Letters of reference indicating a strong likelihood of succeeding at Eastern.
Official transcripts evaluated by a NACES member from all high schools/secondary schools/college/universities attended. You may choose any NACES-member organization. We recommend WES, TEC- The Evaluation Company, IFCS, ECE, and IERF.
A scan of your current passport.
Some financial information. Your admissions counselor will provide details.
Optional: Official results of any national exams or the SAT.

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

39188 USD / year

≈ 39188 USD / year
Out-of-State

39188 USD / year

≈ 39188 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39188 USD / year

≈ 39188 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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 Students Choose Eastern

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

Philadelphia

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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