Overview

Foundational courses in American and English literature, world literature, literary criticism and literary theory provide the cultural and historical context for students’ original work in the BFA degree program.

Key features

Students in the Creative Writing program at the Bowling Green State University also complete general education courses in a foreign language, the natural and social sciences, and the humanities to obtain a well-rounded education.

Standards for admission to the BFA program are high. In preparation students take two introductory writing classes which focus on intensive reading, critical essay and basic craft knowledge of creative writing. Students admitted to the BFA program take junior- and senior-level workshops which focus on extensive writing and revision, refinement of craft and definition of artistic goals.

Career Opportunities

Although BGSU emphasizes the fine arts nature of its writing experiences, it also recognizes students’ career needs. Students may select a minor or second major in any field to enhance their education and job possibilities, or select the individualized minor to create a minor that best suits their interests and needs.

The BFA program advisor works with all students to review various career options for using specialized writing skills. Opportunities include editing, publishing, technical writing, media production and advertising.

After graduation many students develop careers in freelance writing, teaching or technical writing, but there are also a large number who go into such fields as law or journalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Literature

American Literature

English Literature

Poetry

Fiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

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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

Undergraduate students may be admitted to BGSU after successful completion of 12 years of formal studies in primary and secondary schools.

$75 non-refundable application fee

Official transcripts from secondary school and from any post-secondary school attended (no photocopies accepted)

A copy of the applicant's passport or National ID

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

22330 USD / year

≈ 22330 USD / year
Out-of-State

22330 USD / year

≈ 22330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14342 USD / year

≈ 14342 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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