The American University of Paris

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Creative Writing (BA)

The American University of Paris

Faculty:Comparative Literature and English
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:English Creative Writing
Cost per year:*
National: $33,315

Fees are based on an entire academic year.

Careers:Authors and WritersEditors

Description:

The B.A. in Creative Writing offers students with an interest in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction the opportunity to join an international community of authors, publishers, artists, translators, and critics. Students in the ‘Creative Arts’ track bring writing into dialogue with other arts and media. Our program is unique in encouraging students to shape their insights and the depth of their writing by exploring more than one genre and by appreciating the nuances of language and culture through exposure to literary translation.

The two tracks in the Major create a broad forum within which students relate academic study to their own creative production. They gain broad and rigorous knowledge of literature in its historical and geographical contexts. That knowledge is coupled with close analysis of the details of literary production and well-informed attention to linguistic and cultural diversity. This background is crucial to raising the quality of student writing and workshop discussion.

Prerequisites:

Application Notes : The American University of Paris reviews completed applications in “rounds” throughout the year. You’re encouraged to apply early as priority for admission and scholarship is given in earlier rounds. The first deadline for fall admission is November 15th. The first deadline for spring admission is October 1st.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research Interests
Applicants also need to submit the following: online application; personal statement; extracurricular actives and work experience; two letters of recommendation; official transcripts; English language tests; and, SAT/ACT test scores (optional).

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on February 14, 2016