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Create transformative new worlds with the touch of a pen or keyboard.

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As a creative writing student, you’ll explore the artistic and technical aspects of effective and compelling writing in poetry, prose, drama and more. Through varied coursework and class assignments, you’ll find your voice as a writer.

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Programs Offered

Bachelor of ArtsMinor

Sample Courses

  • Reading as a Writer
  • Travel Writing
  • Fiction Writing Workshop
  • Digital Creative Writing
  • Drama Writing Workshop

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Core Curriculum

Your success is at our Core. TCU’s Core Curriculum prepares you to live and work in today’s ever-evolving diverse and global society. It encourages you to be intellectually curious and ask big questions about the world and your place in it.

Special Admission Requirements

There are no special admissions requirements for this program.

What Sets Us Apart

While the study of the English language is evergreen, we want you to be equipped to succeed in our increasingly digital world. Our creative writing program will teach you how to craft pieces for digital spaces such as web and social media, as well as for traditional publishing.

At TCU, faculty collaborate across disciplines in teaching and research. Our goal is for students to build on their knowledge, making valuable connections between concepts from different areas of study to enhance the critical thinking skills needed for problem solving in today’s world.

International awareness and cross-cultural understanding are critical to TCU’s mission. Our faculty members help students gain a deeper understanding of other viewpoints and experiences — an essential skill to tackle real-world projects.

Career Prospects

Whether you’re interested in business, engineering, communications or academia, a mastery of writing is sure to make you and your resume rise above the crowd.

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Exceed your own expectations. Incoming and current undergraduate students of every major may apply. Unique classes are offered which connects students with a varied curriculum that is stimulating, supportive and cross-disciplinary.