Wichita,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Creative Writing in Wichita United States | Wichita State University
Wichita State University
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Wichita United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,600
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Earning a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing at Wichita State immerses you in the rich tapestry of literary arts. You'll participate in specialized workshops within your preferred genre and learn from acclaimed visiting authors. This program prepares graduates for advanced studies like an MFA or for professional opportunities across various fields. Wichita State prioritizes hands-on education—every program includes mandatory practical learning or research components, ensuring you graduate with job-ready expertise. The curriculum includes 15 core credit hours, plus six credits in a complementary discipline like literature or linguistics, and a minimum of 12 workshop credits focusing on fiction, poetry, drama, or creative nonfiction. A Wichita State creative writing degree opens doors to multiple career paths, with writing professionals thriving everywhere from marketing firms and entertainment to education and nonprofit organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Front and Back of all transcripts.
All secondary schools (high schools) attended.
Transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended or are now attending even if you do not want transfer credit.
OPTION 1: ADMISSION BASED ON GRADES FROM HIGH SCHOOL
For this option, the SAT or ACT is NOT required for admission.
This option is for students who have already graduated from high school (or will soon graduate from high school).
Students who have attended another college or university will be considered for transfer admission -- even if they do not want transfer credit from their previous school.
Students who have completed AP, IB, or Cambridge A or AS level curriculum are eligible to receive transfer credit.
Students must submit final high school transcripts.
You must submit your official final high school transcript as soon as it is available. If you do not submit your final official transcript to us by the end of your first semester at Wichita State University,
you will not be allowed to enroll for subsequent terms.
Academic IELTS: 6.0
Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT)- 72
Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT)- 530
All secondary schools (high schools) attended.
Transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended or are now attending even if you do not want transfer credit.
OPTION 1: ADMISSION BASED ON GRADES FROM HIGH SCHOOL
For this option, the SAT or ACT is NOT required for admission.
This option is for students who have already graduated from high school (or will soon graduate from high school).
Students who have attended another college or university will be considered for transfer admission -- even if they do not want transfer credit from their previous school.
Students who have completed AP, IB, or Cambridge A or AS level curriculum are eligible to receive transfer credit.
Students must submit final high school transcripts.
You must submit your official final high school transcript as soon as it is available. If you do not submit your final official transcript to us by the end of your first semester at Wichita State University,
you will not be allowed to enroll for subsequent terms.
Academic IELTS: 6.0
Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT)- 72
Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT)- 530
Tuition
USD
17,600