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Bachelor of Creative Writing and Literature
- Purchase, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
English-language writing and literature degree taught in Barat House.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Creative Writing and Literature. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.
Career outcomes
- Editor
- Published author
- English teacher
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Editorial assistant
- Copywriter
- Grant writer
- Technical writer
- Content marketing
- Non-profits
- Communications
Curriculum
- Writing workshops in fiction and screenwriting
- Literature courses across American
- British and international periods
- And electives such as Writing for the Media
- Shakespeare on Film and Global Prison Literature. A double major with Adolescence Education prepares for teacher certification.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official secondary school transcripts with course-by-course evaluation (WES ICAP
- ACEI or NACES member)
- One academic letter of recommendation
- Personal essay and proof of English (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 105
- Or SAT/ACT/IB/AP alternatives). No minimum GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Official transcripts of secondary school (or college for transfer) with certified English translation and course-by-course credential evaluation by WES (ICAP) or ACEI or a NACES member; One academic letter of recommendation; Personal essay; Proof of funds for one year (certificate of financial responsibility)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Completed application form
- Identification document
- Language proficiency evidence if requested
- Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the enrollment-deposit deadlines of May 1 (Fall
- August intake) and December 1 (Spring
- January intake) on the official website. Apply with the Common App or the Manhattanville application and pay the 75 USD application fee (the 2026-27 fee page states 80 USD). Upload official transcripts with certified English translation
- A WES or ACEI course-by-course evaluation
- One academic recommendation
- A personal essay and proof of English (TOEFL 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 105
- SAT or ACT). Dance
- Theatre
- Musical theatre and studio art applicants complete an audition. Pay the enrollment deposit to accept the offer. Submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,180 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $80 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Purchase |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Creative Writing and Literature |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
2 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jun 2027
201 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 2 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $48,180 USD per year. The application fee is $80 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,100 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105.