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Bachelor of English and Creative Writing

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University

St. Joseph, 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: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): 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

Completed secondary school with official transcript
Recommended 4 years English
3 years mathematics
2 years social science and 2 years laboratory science
Teacher evaluation and Statement of Good Standing
SAT/ACT optional
English test (TOEFL
IELTS
Duolingo or PTE Academic) for applicants whose secondary instruction was not in English.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcript, Recommended 4 yrs English, 3 yrs math, 2 yrs social science, 2 yrs lab science, Transfer students submit college transcripts too

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$61,874 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	College of Saint Benedict (St. Joseph)
Faculty or school	Undergraduate programmes (shared CSB+SJU academic programme)
Department	Department of English and Creative Writing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	124
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.