Develop Your Unique Voice in Fiction Writing with the Online Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree
Aspiring authors and storytellers who are looking for a way to gain inspiration and foster their imaginations will find UMS's online Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and English with a concentration in Fiction Writing degree to be the perfect balance of craft and critical analysis. This BA program emphasizes the craft of fiction writing and helps you develop an appreciation for all forms of fiction while honing your writing skills and philosophy of composition. You'll gain insights into publishing technologies and the industry as you enhance your understanding of plot, narrative voice and character. Explore your creative boundaries and perfect your craft for the kind of fiction writing you want to bring to life.
See Yourself Succeed in Creative Fiction Writing
When focusing on fiction writing, it's critical to get a solid foundation in the broader scope of creative writing. This comprehensive program gives you a powerful understanding of plot, character development, narrative voice and other mechanics of creative writing. The BA program's format encourages collaboration and direct interaction with faculty and peers. You'll also have the chance to get published and learn from experienced authors through The Penmen Review, our own online journal for writers.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your BA in Creative Writing and English online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
Curriculum
Our online creative writing degree courses are taught by highly credentialed and accomplished instructors, including critically acclaimed writers with deep insights into the industry.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in fiction writing program includes:
- General education
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All bachelor's students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Apply techniques and terminology essential to analyzing (and appreciating) literary form, genre, structure, and style
- Produce creative works in a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, screenwriting), employing the conventions and techniques of those genres
- Produce a body of advanced work in the student’s chosen genre, reflecting a culmination of the student’s workshop training and the beginning of professionalization
