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Degree Options
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Develop a Valuable and Diverse Skill Set with Our Online English and Writing Degree
Are you interested in becoming a journalist, educator, or writer? Do you want to pursue a career in technical writing, website content writing, or social media management? Whatever your career goals, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in English and Writing degree online can help you meet them.
Content is everywhere — every company needs someone who can write skillfully and professionally. Businesses are eager to take on skilled writers who can help them write reports, webpages, advertisements, articles, and all kinds of written material. With an online degree in English and writing, you could go on to use your skills in tech companies, engineering labs, newspapers, magazines, or a variety of other areas.
And when you graduate from Liberty’s online program, you can have confidence that your degree from this accredited university meets the highest industry standards and can help prepare you for an exciting future. Prepare to take the next step in your career by furthering your education with us today!
What Will You Study in Our BS in English and Writing Online Degree?
With a bachelor’s degree in English and writing, you’ll be able to pursue the writing-related career field you’re passionate about. You can study classic literature, including Christian literature and authors, as well as improve your creative, grant, technical, and inspirational writing abilities. Every course you take will be presented through a biblical worldview, so you can learn how to integrate values and ethics into your career.
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
- View our Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?
When you pursue an online education from Liberty University, you’ll get much more than a degree. From online networking to professional mentorship to courses taught from a biblical worldview, the Liberty experience is an investment in your success.
Liberty University is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means you can trust that the knowledge and skills you acquire throughout your degree program will be recognized and respected by employers as well as other schools and universities.
At Liberty, our mission is Training Champions for Christ, so biblical principles, values, and ethics will be integrated into every area of your educational experience. We take your priorities — like flexibility, your job, family, and social life — into account when developing our online programs. Our 8-week course options are designed to work with your schedule, so you can continue to do the things that are important to you while you pursue your degree online.
Potential Career Opportunities for BS in English and Writing Graduates
- Blogger
- Editor
- Freelance writer
- Grant writer
- Journalist
- Librarian
- Publisher
- Screenwriter
- Social media manager
- Songwriter
- Technical writer
- Tutor or educator
- Website content writer
Online English and Writing Degree Options
If you would like to pursue a specific subject area within the bachelor’s English and writing, we have several specializations to choose from!
Generalized Track (No Specialization)
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in English and Writing – generalized track* is designed to help prepare you to use your writing skills in any industry with the flexibility to specialize your courses to meet your unique interests and goals.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
*Please note that this is not a specialization. Any reference using the term “General” is the main degree and is only used to differentiate from other specializations.
Christian Literature
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in English and Writing – Christian Literature combines your love of Christian literature with marketable writing and creative thinking skills you need for success. You can gain useful skills in research, technical writing, grant writing, and creative writing.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Creative Writing
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in English and Writing – Creative Writing focuses on providing you with the skills you’ll need for success in creative writing, technical writing, literary analysis, and research.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Journalism
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in English and Writing – Journalism is designed to help prepare you to use your skills in writing and research to bring relevant, compelling information to any industry.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no 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 |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information
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.
Transcript Policies
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.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
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.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Liberty accredited?
Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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