Undergraduate Arts & Sciences
English & Creative Writing B.A.
Read widely, write every week and publish — in workshops led by working novelists, poets and editors.
- Credential
- B.A.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 120
- Format
- On campus
- Tuition
- $58,400 /yr
- Next start
- Aug 30, 2027
- Apply by
- Jan 15, 2027
Program overview
What this program is about
English & Creative Writing combines literature courses with small writing workshops capped at 14 students. Faculty include published novelists, poets and a former magazine editor.
Students edit The Commonwealth Review, our national literary magazine, and complete a senior manuscript — a novella, a poetry collection or a long-form nonfiction project.
Learning by doing
Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Boston is our campus: more than 600 employers and 30 hospitals are a short ride away.
- 89%employed or in grad school within six months
- $50,000median starting salary
- 14students in an average class
What you will learn
- Analyze literature across periods, genres and cultures
- Write and revise fiction, poetry and nonfiction
- Give and use critique in workshop settings
- Edit and publish work for real audiences
- Build a professional portfolio for writing careers
Curriculum
Your courses, term by term
120 credits across 8 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.
Year 1 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Reading Literature | 4 |
| WRT 101 | First-Year Writing Seminar | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 4 |
| CAP 101 | Boston as Classroom (First-Year Seminar) | 4 |
Year 1 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 121 | British Literature Survey | 4 |
| MTH 140 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| ENG 201 | American Literature Survey | 4 |
| PHL 110 | Ethics and Society | 4 |
Year 2 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 211 | Fiction Workshop | 4 |
| HIS 120 | American Histories | 4 |
| ENG 221 | Poetry Workshop | 4 |
| COM 210 | Public Speaking | 4 |
Year 2 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 301 | Creative Nonfiction Workshop | 4 |
| ENG 311 | Literary Theory | 4 |
| ENG 321 | Editing and Publishing | 4 |
| ENG 401 | Writing for Digital Media | 4 |
Year 3 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 411 | Advanced Workshop | 4 |
| ENG 421 | Senior Manuscript | 4 |
| ENG 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 3 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ENG 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 4 · Fall 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 4 · Spring 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Concentrations
Shape the degree around your interests
- 01
Fiction
Short stories and the novel.
- 02
Poetry
Form, voice and the collection.
- 03
Publishing & Editing
Magazines, presses and digital publishing.
Career outcomes
Where graduates go
- Content strategist $86,000
- Editor $72,000
- Communications specialist $69,000
- Technical writer $92,000
Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.
Recent graduates work at
- HarperCollins
- The Boston Globe
- HubSpot
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- WBUR
- Penguin Random House
Admissions
What you need to apply
- Campora online application or the Common App
- Official high school transcript (college transcripts for transfer students)
- One counselor or teacher recommendation
- Personal essay, 250–650 words
- SAT or ACT scores optional (test-optional)
Deadlines
- Early Action
- Nov 1, 2026
- Priority scholarship
- Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision
- Jan 15, 2027
- Transfer students
- Mar 1, 2027
Tuition & aid
Cost and how to pay for it
| Tuition2026–27, full time | $58,400 |
|---|---|
| Student activity & technology fee | $1,180 |
| Campus housingdouble room | $13,900 |
| Meal planunlimited | $6,800 |
| Books & suppliesestimate | $1,200 |
| Estimated total per year | $81,480 |
Scholarships for this program
- $24,000/yrPresidential ScholarshipGPA 3.8 or higher, renewable
- $18,000/yrDean’s ScholarshipGPA 3.5 or higher, renewable
- up to $30,000Commonwealth Grantneed-based, filed with the FAFSA
Faculty
Who teaches you
Workshop taught me to hear criticism without flinching. I now edit a magazine I read in high school.
FAQ
Questions students ask
Can I take workshops if I am not a major?
Yes. Introductory workshops are open to all students; advanced workshops need instructor permission.
How long does the program take?
4 years of full-time study. Students who bring AP or transfer credit can finish sooner.
When can I start?
The next start date is August 29, 2027. Apply by January 14, 2027 for priority review.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Campora is approved to enroll F-1 students; our International Student Office helps with the I-20 and arrival.
How do I pay for it?
91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.
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