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Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre , Pennsylvania ,United States

BA/MA in Creative Writing

Save money and time when you begin taking classes in Wilkes University’s low-residency Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing while still a college senior. The 4+1 BA/MA allows you to complete the master of arts degree just one year after graduating with your bachelor’s degree!

The Wilkes creative writing program combines two weeklong, in-person classes per year with online project terms. Its cohort model connects you with a diverse community of passionate writers dedicated to their craft. Join more than 600 writers around the world who have chosen Wilkes as part of their story.

Why the 4+1 BA/MA?
We all have a story within us, but some are not sure how to let it out. Whether you have a passion for poetry, long to write for the screen, or have a novel in progress, the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University will help you focus on craft, community, and the career of writing.

As a 4+1 student, you will have all of the perks of a first-year graduate student, without the financial burden. On average, students enrolled in the 4+1 program save $7,000 on tuition.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career preparation begins in your first year at Wilkes University.
The experts at the Center for Career Development and Internships can help you find your career path and guide you through building your resume, interviewing, internships and job search.

How Can the Center Help You?
Begin preparing for life after college in your very first year on campus via Wilkes' unique Career Gateway Program.
Access Handshake, an online network connecting college students with more than 500,000 companies from across the country.
Meet one-on-one with a Career and Internship Professional to discuss all your options.
Visit the Career Resource Library, where we have resources for every stop of your job search from writing your resume to the big interview.
Meet potential employers at career fairs each academic year.
Get personalized help writing your resume, cover letter or graduate school application.
Participate in mock interviews in-person or through Big Interview.
Learn business etiquette.
Develop your personal brand and learn how to market yourself to prospective employers.
Find internships and cooperative learning experiences at companies and organizations.
Connect with the Wilkes alumni network and business leaders.
Need help getting started? Meet one-on-one with a career ambassador.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

MINIMUM SCORES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
TEST UNDERGRADUATE MINIMUM REQUIRED SCORE GRADUATE MINIMUM REQUIRED SCORE
TOEFL Paper Based 500 550
TOEFL Computer Based 173 213
TOEFL Internet Based 60 79
IELTS 5.5 6
ELS Successful Completion 112 112
STEP EIKEN 10 1151
PTE 42 50
GTEC (undergraduate only) 1076 N/A
WESLI Successful Completion 700 700
Duolingo English Test 85 95

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 05 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 211340 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
    Application Fee: 35 USD
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