Overview

With course options that include both writing workshops and literary study, Lindenwood University's English with Creative Writing Emphasis program allows students and aspiring authors to engage in intensive creative growth as both writers and readers. You also have the option to expand your study beyond traditional creative and literary texts to include courses in technical writing, grammar, and rhetoric.

You will even get the chance to work on the student-run literary magazine Arrow Rock and to learn about how to publish your own work professionally.

Career

Graduating with an English Studies degree with a Creative Writing emphasis opens up your professional options to a wide variety of careers. Careers in publishing, mass media, education, law, marketing, copywriting, editing, and technical writing—one of the fastest growing fields in the country—are common for graduates with this degree.

In fact, the in-depth writing preparation you get in writing workshops is directly applicable to communication skills essential in any career choice. Whether you intend to pursue a writing-focused career or not, employers will be impressed with the level of polish and control you bring to your workplace writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods of Literary Study
Senior Capstone in English
Writing and Rhetoric
Writing for Game Design
Professional Communications
Multiculturalism and Multilingualism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Charles, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing View 2641 other Bachelors in Language 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official High School Transcripts:

If you attended school outside the United States: Please refer to the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) website to view the required documents needed for admission.

Standardized Test Score:

Lindenwood requires ONE of the following tests for undergraduate admission consideration.

ACT – Minimum Score 20
SAT – Minimum Score 1020
TOEFL – Minimum Score 61
IELTS – Minimum Score 5.5
Duolingo – Minimum Score 85

Have your score submitted directly from the testing company, we will not accept emailed or uploaded copies as official.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21094 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21094 USD / year

≈ 21094 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Charles

Funding

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