Overview

The English (Writing) Major is offered by Southern Arkansas University. By combining an emphasis on strong writing skills with a background in literary analysis, this option will prepare students for a number of careers where writing skills are at a premium, including law, public relations, advertising, publishing, editing, the creation of web content, sales, marketing, the ministry, and entrepreneurship.

Key Facts

The list of opportunities available outside of the classroom at SAU is as broad and diverse as the list of degree programs. While earning a degree at SAU, students can find a niche to match any interest through more than 60 student organizations. Through the Residential Interest Group program, SAU even offers students the unique experience of living with others who share similar interests. Because of the record enrollments, including campus living, SAU is currently constructing two new residence halls at the north entrance to campus. Entertainment flavors the campus experience throughout the year as SAU offers professional entertainment, concerts, plays, movies, lectures, workshops and intramural sports to round out the complete college experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Literature

Professional Writing

Composition

The Theory and Practice of Writing

World Creation and Design
Creative Writing Poetry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Magnolia, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing View 558 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

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission

ACT/SAT scores

High school transcript (showing graduation date) or GED passing scores

Immunization record

Other information as requested by the Office of Admissions

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

13470 USD / year

≈ 13470 USD / year
Out-of-State

13470 USD / year

≈ 13470 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7590 USD / year

≈ 7590 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English (Writing).

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Key Facts

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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