Creative Writing and Literature
Creative Writing and Literature Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Literature major includes creative writing seminars, workshops and electives across genres, as well as analytical courses in all periods of American, British, and international literature in English.
With small, participatory classes, experienced faculty, and an intentional community of fellow language lovers, Manhattanville’s Creative Writing and Literature major program is the ideal place to enhance your skills and build the confidence to thrive in any professional setting.
Creative Writing and Literature Major Courses
The flexible structure of Creative Writing & Literature coursework, taught in Barat House (our center dedicated to creative writing), allows you to build confidence in your writing and hone time management skills for the larger professional writing world. A wide range of classes are offered each semester including
Courses you may take include:
- Fiction Workshop
- Screenwriting Workshop
- Writing for the Media
- (Re)Inventing the Superhero
- Introduction to Literary Studies: Ways of Reading
- Literature Now: Reading and Writing in the Present
- Global Prison Literature
- Imagining Sports
- Shakespeare on Film
- & many more!
Review a Complete List of Requirements for the BA Program
Double Major in Creative Writing and Literature and Adolescence Education
If you are interested in becoming an English teacher, this popular double major pathway can prepare you to teach at the 6-12 levels. With the help of dedicated counselors in both disciplines, Creative Writing & Literature majors can master the subject matter and take courses that will enable them to pass required exams and obtain initial teacher certification.
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In today's job market, contextual thinking and communication skills are more valuable than ever. Whether you're crafting web content or managing social media, your ability to connect with others through language is essential – and unreplaceable.
At Manhattanville University, we provide a supportive environment that nurtures these skills, with access to enriching events, activities, and professional networking opportunities. From the Creative Writing Awards and our Visiting Writers reading series, to in-depth workshop courses and panels of visiting professionals, the Creative Writing and Literature department has fostered a community that promotes diverse and fulfilling career experiences for our students.
Turn Language and Writing Skills Into Fulfilling Careers
Becoming a Creative Writing and Literature major prepares students for many careers requiring strong reading, writing, and analytical skills. Graduates of Creative Writing and Literature degree programs have become editors, published authors, English teachers, journalists, and lawyers. They regularly work in non-profits, fast-paced technical industries, marketing, and communications. The Creative Writing and Literature program has a long history of placing its students in full-time internships at magazines, literary organizations, and media companies in the New York City area.
Creative Writing and Literature Major Salaries
If you’re interested in either traditional writing, editing, and publishing careers, or branching out into other areas, a BA in Creative Writing and Literature degree program can serve as a springboard to pursue fulfilling roles with a range of average annual salaries.
If you enjoy writing and understand how to write for a specific audience, use your research and composition skills to enter fields such as technical writing, business and professional writing, content marketing, and more. Entry-level positions you may pursue include:
- Editorial Assistant - $43,795
- Copywriter - $49,101
- Grant Writer - $49,889
- Junior Content Writer - $55,301
- Social Media Manager - $57,006
- Technical Writer - $61,201
- Editor - $63,350
- User Experience (UX) Researcher - $68,423
- Proposal Writer - $76,701
Accelerated Degree Program: BA Creative Writing and Literature + MFA Creative Writing
Students in the BA Creative Writing and Literature program interested in pursuing further training in creative writing can pursue a graduate degree in the accelerated Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing program pathway. By taking on graduate coursework as a junior and senior, students can graduate with an MFA in just one additional year.
Learn more about the accelerated degree programs.
Take the first step to join a tight-knit community of students and mentors as an Creative Writing and Literature major at Manhattanville. Explore the admissions process with the help of dedicated counselors and financial aid staff, who help 98% of our undergraduate students receive a form of financial assistance.
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Apply to the BA in Creative Writing and Literature Degree at Manhattanville University
Pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Literature degree program at Manhattanville University proves to be a rewarding pathway driving professional success in a variety of career endeavors.
Ready to begin? Request more information about becoming an English major or begin your application today.
