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Bachelor of English and Professional Writing

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Writing degree preparing students for communication and publishing careers.

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

Demonstrate subject knowledge in English and Professional Writing. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Brand strategist
Communications officer
Content manager
Copywriter
Editor
Educator
Freelance writer
Grant writer
Marketing associate
Public relations manager
Publisher
SEO specialist
Technical writer

Curriculum

The programme combines core classes with courses in the humanities
Mathematics
and natural and social sciences
and builds collaboration
Communication
Creativity
Time management and problem-solving skills. A separate curriculum page holds the course list.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with notarised transcripts
Personal statement
Proof of English proficiency
No minimum grade published
Transfer credit accepted.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (senior secondary records such as Std XII, O/A Levels, WAEC, IB), Notarised/certified/attested transcripts with English translation, Personal statement 250-500 words, Passport copy, Proof of funding for a full academic year, SAT unconfirmed except Dental Hygiene and athletic scholarships, Transfer students accepted (max 66 credits from two-year, 90 From four-year institutions).

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Documents
Personal Statement
English Proficiency Evidence
Bank Statement or Bank Letter
Financial Statement for International Students if sponsored.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$37,090 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$7,400 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Science and Society
Department	English
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.