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Bachelor of English and Creative Writing
Dominican University of California
- San Rafael, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year English and Creative Writing major leading to a Bachelor of Arts at Muhlenberg College.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build English reading
- Writing
- Listening and speaking skills for academic study and everyday communication.
Career outcomes
- Creative Assistant
- Media Coordinator
- Content Producer
Curriculum
- The major pairs literature courses in British
- American
- Postcolonial and global traditions with writing workshops in fiction
- Poetry
- Creative nonfiction
- Drama and screenwriting. Honors students write a year-long thesis. Study abroad in Italy or Ireland and work on student literary magazines are offered.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma (15 college-preparatory units) or college transfer credit
- Foreign transcripts translated and evaluated by NACES
- AICE
- TEC or WES
- Test-optional
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE 53
- Duolingo 105 or equivalent) for students from non-English-speaking countries.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma (15 college-preparatory units: 4 English, 2 maths, 1 lab science, 1 US/world history) or college transfer credit; foreign transcripts translated and evaluated by NACES, AICE, TEC or WES; passport copy; Certification of Finance
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the English and Creative Writing admission requirements at Dominican University of California. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $55,576 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Rafael Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Liberal Arts and Education |
| Department | English and Creative Writing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 52 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Dominican University of California lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $55,576 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,353 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.5.

