Overview

The B.A. in English - Creative Writing program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell offers courses covering critical reading, research, writing, and creative activity. You’ll take courses that focus on reading widely and writing well, preparing you to pursue a writing career beyond the classroom.

Careers

Actor
Business writer
Journalist
Lawyer
Librarian
Publishing copy-editor
Teacher
Technical Writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Methods of Literary Inquiry
Creative Writing: Fiction
Creative Writing: Poetry
Creative Writing: Playwriting
Creative Writing: Nonfiction
Shakespeare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-05 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing View 2996 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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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A non-refundable application fee or fee waiver.
Your application should include your high school or secondary school records, including results from culminating or leaving examinations.
Scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) or the American College Test (ACT) will be required, along with an essay and a letter of recommendation.

Tuition Fee

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International

35544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35544 USD per year during 48 months.
National

35544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35544 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16246 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16246 USD per year during 48 months.

New England Regional Program: $29,158 per year

Living costs for Lowell

1130 - 2341 USD /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English - Creative Writing.

Available Scholarships

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