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Bachelor of Arts in English with Specialization in Creative Writing

Shorelight Group - Seattle University

USA,Washington

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 56,547/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Washington

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1891

Total Students: 7,200 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in English with Specialization in Creative Writing

Program Overview

When you major in English, you choose to specialize in either creative writing or literature. Both tracks in our English degree offer extensive critical thinking, research and writing opportunities.

Creative Writing Specialization

The Creative Writing program at Seattle University takes the stand that good readers make good writers. Rather than offering a stand-alone writing degree, the Seattle University?English Department?offers a literature-focused English major with a Creative Writing concentration in the belief that developing critical reading and analytical skills is essential to a writer’s evolution.

Emphasizing the craft of writing and the close reading of classic and contemporary texts, Seattle University’s Creative Writing program includes core English classes in British, American and ethnic literature. The program offers creative writing classes across genres including fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and script writing as well as in special topics such as the graphic novel, science fiction, literary fiction, screenplay writing and others.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Open
mar 2025		Not Available
jan 2026		Open
mar 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 56,547 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - Seattle University

CAD 14,982 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 86
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 500.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

$11500 for UG and Early Career MBA $7,500 and for all other PG program $3,000.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.