Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

The Creative Writing emphasis allows you to explore your own voice through literature. You’ll also sharpen your sensitivity to elements of fiction, such as plot, character and symbol — and this emphasis will prepare you for a master’s degree in Fine Arts in Creative Writing (at MSMU or elsewhere) after you complete your BA in English.

The English - Creative Writing program is offered by Mount Saint Mary's University.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

English Literature: Beowulf to 1500

English Literature: 1700 to 1900

Fiction Workshop

Poetry Workshop

Creative Non-Fiction Workshop

Writing for Stage and Screen

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: After January 15 - Rolling Admission.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing View 559 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

Duolingo English Test

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript(s) for all previously attended educational institutions, including high school (or equivalent), colleges or equivalent), colleges or universities.

English Proficiency Score from within the last two years

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

49548 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49548 USD / year

≈ 49548 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

49548 USD / year

≈ 49548 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 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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