BA in English - Creative Writing in Indianapolis United States | Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Nestled in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana's bustling capital, IUPUI's English Department serves as your direct link to endless opportunities.

From celebrating the literary heritage of icons like Kurt Vonnegut and Mari Evans to hands-on internships with local businesses, diverse communities, and government offices, our department delivers rich experiential learning. Become part of our vibrant community where students and professors explore how language, literature, and writing influence comprehension, expand worldviews, and transform society.

Our department provides both foundational and advanced education in literary criticism, composition, and language studies across five key disciplines: linguistics, literature, professional writing, creative writing, and film studies.

Through coursework and programming in these fields, we cultivate dynamic learning communities focused on language's role in achieving what philosophers term "the examined life"—a conscious, ethical, and socially engaged way of living. Both instructors and learners strive for mastery in interpreting, appreciating, and articulating the artistry of language.

The Creative Writing program features diverse courses and initiatives designed to refine your skills while expanding your knowledge of modern literary forms.
Through its curriculum and events spanning linguistics, composition, creative writing, cinema, and literature, the department fosters growing networks of scholars dedicated to exploring language's impact on meaningful, principled, and engaged living. Our academic community pursues excellence in examining, comprehending, and expressing the aesthetic qualities of language.