Overview

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's English, Professional and Creative Writing Concentration Bachelor of Arts program emphasizes core English courses while providing specialized training in writing for professional settings and developing creative writing skills, empowering students to excel as professional writers.

Key Features

Core English language and literature curriculum with a concentration in professional and creative writing
In-depth study of writing for different media, including fiction, non-fiction, and digital writing
Practical experience in crafting persuasive content for professional contexts
Opportunities for creative writing workshops and publication opportunities
Faculty with expertise in professional writing and creative writing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing for the Digital Age
Fiction Writing Workshop
Non-fiction Writing Workshop
Professional Writing and Editing
Screenwriting and Playwriting
Poetry Writing Workshop
Technical Writing and Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Shippensburg University does not have an application deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shippensburg, 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

High school diploma or equivalent
SAT/ACT scores (if applicable)
Completed application form
Personal statement or essay
Letters of recommendation (if required)

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

11920 USD / year

≈ 11920 USD / year
Out-of-State

11920 USD / year

≈ 11920 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9570 USD / year

≈ 9570 USD / year

Living costs

Shippensburg

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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