Bachelor’s Degree in Writing
Explore New Possibilities with a Bachelor’s in Writing Degree
Are you someone who enjoys writing and is hoping to turn your passion into a career? Writing is a valuable skill set that is utilized in nearly every field. From the plays of Shakespeare to the content of online blogs, writing is a useful, heavily studied, and highly translatable skill. By earning Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Writing, you can enhance your natural talents and help expand your career opportunities.
Because writing is such a broad and sought-after field, there are a variety of jobs that you might be eligible for upon graduation. Interested in authoring your own books, writing news articles, managing social media accounts, or blogging? Maybe you prefer to pursue a career in technical writing or grant writing. No matter what kind of content you prefer to write, you can use our professional writing undergraduate program to find a career in writing that is made for you!
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Writing Degree
Experienced and Supportive Faculty
In this program, you’ll study under professors who are not only experts in their field but also dedicated mentors. They bring real-world knowledge into the classroom and take time to support you personally as you develop your skills in research, policy analysis, and communication.
Prepare for a Versatile Career Path
Strong writing and analytical skills are essential in nearly every industry, and this degree can help you strengthen both. Whether you pursue a role in government, nonprofit work, policy advocacy, or law, you can graduate with tools that apply across a broad range of career opportunities.
Connect with a Community of High Achievers
You’ll have the opportunity to get involved with Liberty’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, which offers professional development activities and a network of like-minded peers.
Through this organization, you can gain valuable experience and build connections that may support your long-term goals in public service and policy research.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BS in Writing Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Writing can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Biographer
- Editor
- Grant writer
- Instruction manual author
- Journalist/reporter
- Novelist
- Professional blogger
- Public relations representative
- Screenwriter
- Social media coordinator
- Songwriter
- Speech writer
- Sports writer
- Team/corporate trainer
- Technical writer
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study Our Bachelor’s Degree in Writing?
Our bachelor’s degree for aspiring writers is meant to help equip you with a foundational knowledge of writing. You’ll study grammar, syntax, and the structural components of written pieces. You’ll also explore different writing styles so you can be prepared for any career or opportunity in your future.
In addition, our bachelor’s degree in writing offers an overview of modern grammar, inspirational writing, creative writing, and methods and materials used in writing. This degree also allows you to choose several elective courses, so you can tailor your degree to match your career goals.
The goal of this degree program is to help you:
- Analyze whether a text follows the conventions of its given genre or style.
- Evaluate various texts in the context of a Christian worldview.
- Produce a piece that follows the research methods and writing conventions of a given genre or style.
- Write grammatically, clearly, and logically.
Featured Bachelor’s in Writing Courses
ENGL 333 – Modern Grammar
WRIT 201 – Introduction to Creative Writing
WRIT 305 – Introduction to Inspirational Writing
WRIT 402 – Methods and Materials of Research
Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Writing?
Prepare for Your Career Journey
As a writing major, you can gain valuable skills that apply to nearly every industry. With a college degree in writing, you could position yourself for jobs that are not only in high demand but also well compensated, according to national research.
Grow in a Christ-Centered Environment
At Liberty, you’re becoming part of a mission-driven community. You’ll be encouraged to grow in your faith through prayer groups, Convocation, Campus Community, and everyday classroom experiences grounded in Christian values.
Professors Who Practice What They Teach
Your classes will be taught by experienced professionals who have published books, written for well-known organizations, and remain active in the writing field. These professors are passionate about mentoring you, both academically and spiritually, throughout your journey at Liberty.
Access Resources That Support Your Success
From our extensive on-campus library to tutoring services and online writing tools, you’ll have everything you need. You can also gain hands-on experience through internships and join the Liberty Journal to sharpen your skills in a real-world writing environment.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Bachelor’s in Writing Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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