Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing

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Hone Your Storytelling Skills and Expand Your Knowledge of Writing Practices Through a Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing Online Degree

Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Creative Writing degrees offer a comprehensive education in the English language and the tools you need to further develop your writing skills. There are several exciting specializations to choose from, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests.

Study principles and practices in creative writing. Study how to craft different works such as poems, memoirs, and novellas. Develop skills in editing for publishing; print and digital publishing; writing for cultural engagement, theater, and film; and researching for writing. Partner with us here at Liberty University to build your portfolio and broaden your writing abilities.

Your official conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Creative Writing.

What is creative writing?

Creative writing is a broad area of writing that requires the author to think imaginatively and typically falls outside of normal professional or academic writing. It is not bound by genre or solely utilized in fiction or non-fiction. Often, creative writing is employed to communicate a theme.

What Will You Study in Our Creative Writing Program?

In Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing online degree program, you can learn the fundamentals of creative writing, including fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, novellas, poetry, and screenwriting. The program emphasizes the importance of strong writing skills and provides opportunities for you to develop your craft through workshops and peer review.

You will also study editing for publishing; methods and materials of research; writing for theater and film; and writing for cultural engagement. The different specialization options give you a unique opportunity to tailor your studies to your interests with your future career goals in mind. Upon completion of the program, you can be equipped with the critical thinking, research, and communication skills necessary for a successful career in creative writing or related fields.

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Potential Career Opportunities for Undergraduate Creative Writing Graduates

Advertiser/marketer
Article writer
Author
Blogger
Columnist
Editor
Journalist
Magazine journalist
Marketing executive
Newspaper journalist
Playwright

Poet
Proofreader
Researcher
Screenwriter
Songwriter
Speechwriter
Technical writer
Travel blogger/writer
Web content writer/manager
Writing coach/consultant

Degree Options for Our Creative Writing Online Program

No matter which specialization you choose, you will receive a quality education that can help equip you with a unique set of skills and help you prepare for a rewarding career where you can put your writing skills to use.

Christian Literature

The Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing – Christian Literature specialization focuses on exploring the intersection of faith and literature. You can learn to analyze and interpret literary works from a Christian perspective. This includes studying the Bible as literature and exploring how the Christian worldview influences literature. You can also learn how to write literature that reflects your Christian beliefs, including creative writing that incorporates Christian themes and messages.

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English

Journalism

The Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing – Journalism specialization is designed for students who want to pursue careers in journalism, media, public relations, or communications. This degree helps provide a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of journalism, including research, reporting, and writing. Your courses can help you develop skills in multimedia storytelling, investigative journalism, and digital media. In addition to studying the traditional forms of journalism, you can also learn how to adapt to the changing media landscape, including social media and online journalism.

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
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Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
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Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Hone Your Storytelling Skills and Expand Your Knowledge of Writing Practices Through a Bachelor of Science in Creative Writing Online Degree

What is creative writing?

What Will You Study in Our Creative Writing Program?

Featured Courses

Degree Information

Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?

What Sets Us Apart?

Potential Career Opportunities for Undergraduate Creative Writing Graduates

Degree Options for Our Creative Writing Online Program

Christian Literature

English

Journalism

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Admission Information for Our BS in Creative Writing

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