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Creative Writing Bachelor's Degree

The Creative Writing Bachelor of Fine Arts degree does more than sharpen your writing skills. Honing in on developing your creativity and critical thinking skills, it ultimately prepares you to do pretty much anything. Perhaps you'll become a writer? Or maybe you’ll launch a career in marketing? Want to teach? Found a startup? Head a nonprofit? The opportunities are endless - take the first step in your journey today.

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Outstanding Opportunities

Career Development Career Paths

"One month into my internship I was given a wonderful opportunity to move into a full-time position as communications coordinator, which is my current position. I’m immensely grateful for the opportunity to use my writing and the other soft skills I developed as an undergraduate at UM to help others."

- Melissa Paulsen, Montana High Tech Business Alliance, 2022 BFA Creative Writing graduate

"Working as the head editor of The Oval Literary Magazine has left me with invaluable, lifetime experience. Along with fellow members, I learned how to advocate for compelling creative works, how to edit and design for the printed page; I learned to budget, promote and lobby for The Oval itself."

- Jade Taylor, 2023 BFA Creative Writing graduate

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different Montana publication awards (Big Snowy Prize, Meadowlark Award) won by Creative Writing BFA undergrads.

$69K

average salary for writers/authors, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$62K

average Copy Editor salary, Zippia.com

$65K

average Technical Writer salary, Zippia.com

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Common Questions

How much will it cost? View the Undergraduate, In-Person estimated Cost of Attendance. Please note, there are different estimations based on whether you're considered in-state or out-of-state. How long will it take? The Creative Writing Bachelor of Fine Arts is a four-year degree. What are some classes I'd be taking? You'll gain a strong foundation in literature, literary analysis and theory with courses like Introduction to Literature, Literary Criticism, Shakespeare and Storytelling.
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Creative Writing BFA at the University of Montana

Creative Writing at the University of Montana is different. Be inspired by the majesty of the surrounding mountains. Get in the writing groove in a cozy spot on campus or any of the numerous coffee shops within walking distance. Don't take our word for it; hear from students and faculty about UM's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing!
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Let creative writing be your trailhead

Skills learned in our creative writing program will sharpen your communication skills and can be applied to any career you step into after graduating. You will work on The Oval, our undergraduate literary magazine, doing everything from copy editing to editorial design to marketing. You will have opportunities to intern with the Montana High Tech Business Alliance, helping high-tech companies create and fill high-paying Montana jobs or help refugees resettle at Soft Landing Missoula. Your opportunities are limitless!