Bachelor of Arts - Writing

University of Wisconsin - Superior

Belknap Street and Catlin Avenue, Superior, USA

101403

Last updated: 17/04/2025

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About Bachelor of Arts - Writing

Program Description

The best writers take new chances, seek feedback and have the ability to write articulately for every audience. The Writing Program at UW-Superior promotes this potential by providing a hands-on, active style of learning.

In small, workshop-style classes, students can expect to read widely, brainstorm, draft, peer review, get feedback and revise their writing in an encouraging and inventive atmosphere.

A variety of projects in this course are equal parts hard work and inspiration. This combination allows students to develop their skills and craft for writing in college and beyond. Gain experience by working on:

Dramatic scenes to be staged and read by your classmates
An investigative report on language controversies
Researched creative nonfiction essays on conversation
Journaling techniques with residents of a women's shelter
E-portfolios showcasing your work for job applicaitons

Program Outcomes

Through a Major in Writing at UW-Superior, students will:

Develop personalized strategies for generating ideas, drafting, revising and proofreading.
Engage in all stages of the writing process from invention to publication.
Understand and be able to use grammar and mechanics correctly.
Understand and be able to write for various purposes and audiences in a variety of genres.

Career Opportunities

Employers continue to rank writing as a top skill they expect from college graduates. As writing also applies to all industries, graduates of the UW-Superior Writing Program gain an upper-hand in the future job market. Graduates can open the doors to many career possibilities to become a:

Creative writer
Technical writer
Editor
Public relations specialist
Journalist
Social media specialist
Grant writer
Freelance writer
Magazine writer
Copy writer/editor
Marketing associate
Multimedia and new media writer/editor
Magazine writer
Book reviewer
Publications coordinator
Publisher's representative

Tuition (1st year)

$26,892.00 USD

Application Fee

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Cost and Duration

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Average Graduate Diploma

4 Year Bachelor's Degree Including An Internship

Cost of Living

$6,830.00 USD / Year

Gross Tuition

$16,605.00 USD / First Year

Application Fee

$50.00 USD

Bachelor of Arts - Writing

About Bachelor of Arts - Writing

Program Description

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