The Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing & English at Southern New Hampshire University is an undergraduate programme designed to develop relevant academic knowledge and practical skills. This undergraduate creative writing major prepares students for a career in creative writing, publishing, journalism, communications, the law and many other professions, as well as graduate programs such as the University’s low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Fiction and Nonfiction Writing. Creative writing courses begin during freshman year, unlike many other undergraduate writing programs. Undergraduate students can choose between a traditional four-year program and an accelerated three-year plan. Three-year plan graduates who enroll in the Master of Fine Arts program can earn their bachelor's and master's degrees in five years.
Program Structure
This programme follows a structured undergraduate curriculum focused on the academic discipline and its practical applications. Students build subject knowledge, analytical ability, and transferable skills through coursework and learning activities.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet the university’s current academic, English-language, and admission requirements for this programme. Requirements may vary according to the applicant’s qualification and study background.
