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Bachelor of Creative Writing

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A one-year masters combining writing workshops with one-to-one mentoring.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Creative Writing can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Creative Writing Specialist
Creative Writing Associate

Curriculum

Compulsory modules in Creative Prose (20 credits combined)
Literature
Creativity and Society (10) and Individual Project Development across two semesters (20)
A 30-credit creative dissertation in the spring and summer
10 credits of optional modules.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion equal to 12 years of schooling with a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) in academic courses after grade 9 and English proficiency; transfers need a 2.00 college GPA and 60+ units for upper division; impacted majors may require more.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion equal to US high school (12 years), qualified to enter a university at home; transfers need 2.00 college GPA (60+ units for upper division); impacted majors may require more

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 45
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,128 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Department	Creative Writing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	42
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.