Overview

The Creative Writing and English BA programme from Southern New Hampshire University will provide you with career-relevant skills and a supportive network of peers and faculty members.

Skills you'll learn:

Writing and editing techniques

Literary analysis and critical-thinking

Application of storytelling elements

Literary form, genre, structure and style

Use of genre conventions and techniques

Professional portfolio building

Career Outlook

This campus-based creative writing major helps prepare you for a career in creative writing, publishing, journalism, communications, law and many other professions.

You can also consider continuing your education with a graduate program, such as SNHU's low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Fiction and Nonfiction Writing.

Career paths include:

Author

Editor

Copywriter

Journalist

Screenwriter

Speechwriter

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Context of Writing: Writers/Publishing

The English Language

Literary Theory

Popular and Contemporary Fiction

Writing with Digital Media

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Deadlines: Early Action - 11/15, Priority - 02/01

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing View 561 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

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

Option 1: Submit academic documents, including a high school diploma showing proof of graduation from high school

Option 2: Submit a signed attestation form attesting to the completion or expected completion date of high school requirements. Contact international admission to request an attestation form.

Option 3: Submit earned GED with applicable dates and locations

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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

17010 USD / year

≈ 17010 USD / year
Out-of-State

17010 USD / year

≈ 17010 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17010 USD / year

≈ 17010 USD / year

Living costs

Manchester

United States

990 - 1785 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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Skills you'll learn:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

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Manchester

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