1. University of Iowa
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BA English and Creative Writing

BA English and Creative Writing

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Iowa

Program Overview

English and Creative Writing students learn to think, read, and write critically and creatively about how literature and language influence individuals and society. They become familiar with the major literary movements and genres in British, American, and global literature in English.Students also learn about the many dimensions of literature, how it is created and circulates in the world, from creative writing workshops to editing, book design, and print and digital publication.This major provides excellent preparation for careers in many fields, including the arts, education, business, and government.

Program Key Stats

$43500 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Academic records, Typical SAT scores (combined critical reading and math)- 1060-1267, ACT Composite 23-28, Average GPA 3.64, TOEFL: IBT-80, PBT-530, IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Career Options

  • Iowa graduates have job placement rates ranging from 86-100 percent
  • depending on their area of study
  • and our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs
  • About 20 percent of English majors plan to teach following graduation
  • while another 50 percent plan to do writing or editing of some kind in fields such as marketing
  • book publishing
  • or writing for business or non-profit organizations

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