Overview

At the Creative Writing and English - Non-Fiction Writing BA programme from Southern New Hampshire University you'll start taking creative writing courses beginning your first year, unlike many other undergraduate writing programmes.

Whether you're interested in writing, editing, publishing or a completely different path, this campus-based programme will provide you with career-relevant skills and a supportive network of peers and faculty members.

Skills you'll learn:

Writing and editing techniques

Literary analysis and critical-thinking

Application of storytelling elements

Literary form, genre, structure and style

Use of genre conventions and techniques

Professional portfolio building

Career Outlook

This campus-based creative writing major helps prepare you for a career in creative writing, publishing, journalism, communications, law and many other professions.

You can also consider continuing your education with a graduate programme, such as SNHU's low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Fiction and Nonfiction Writing.

Career paths include:

Author

Editor

Copywriter

Journalist

Screenwriter

Speechwriter

Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as well as several other accrediting bodies.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Nonfiction Writing Workshop

Brave New Worlds: Writing for a Better World

Advanced Creative Writing Seminar

Context of Writing: Writers/Publishing

The English Language

Literary Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Deadlines: Early Action - 11/15, Priority - 02/01

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing View 561 other Bachelors in Creative Writing 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Option 1: Submit academic documents, including a high school diploma showing proof of graduation from high school

Option 2: Submit a signed attestation form attesting to the completion or expected completion date of high school requirements. Contact international admission to request an attestation form.

Option 3: Submit earned GED with applicable dates and locations

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17010 USD / year

≈ 17010 USD / year
Out-of-State

17010 USD / year

≈ 17010 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17010 USD / year

≈ 17010 USD / year

Living costs

Manchester

United States

990 - 1785 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Skills you'll learn:

Career Outlook

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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