B.A. in English – Writing

Write Your Way to Success

You’ve got a gift with words—and a desire to make an impact. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in English—Writing gives you a solid foundation in the U.S., British, and world literature while also teaching fundamental skills in writing for business, media, web, fiction, and creative writing.

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 120+

Session Start: August 23, 2021

Approved Degree Plan: Download PDF

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS

Choose from courses in professional, technical, or creative writing.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field. Meet the faculty.

Explore Scholarships

Explore exciting scholarship opportunities such as academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more! Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships and $4,000 Private School Scholarships.

To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.

Career Opportunities

On completing the B.A. in English—Writing you will be able to:

Write for reports, proposals, web pages, travelogues, blogs, marketing, and more.
Communicate effectively in your chosen field.

Career Opportunities:

Commercial fiction
Journalism
Public relations
Marketing
Scriptwriting
Corporate communications

$73Thousand

Mean annual wage for writers and authors U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019

Featured Courses

Code

Name

Credits

ENGL 202

Literature of the United States: Beginnings to the Civil War

Survey of major works and authors in the United States from the beginning through 1865. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

ENGL 203

Literature of the United States: Civil War through the 21st Century

Survey of major works and authors in the United States from 1865 through the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

ENGL 211

British Literature: Middle Ages through the 18th Century

Survey of English literature from the Middle Ages through 1798. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

ENGL 212

British Literature: 19th Century through the 21st Century

Survey of English literature from the Romantic Period through the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

ENGL 305

The Art of the Essay

Study and practice of writing the genre of the essay. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

ENGL 330

Studies in World Literature

Study of literature written by authors from around the world, as read in translation. Students study texts chosen primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and read the literature through a comparative approach, considering historical, intellectual, religious, social, and aesthetic contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

ENGL 377

Shakespeare

Critical reading of and writing about selected tragedies, comedies, and histories of William Shakespeare. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

ENGL 485

English Senior Seminar

Capstone seminar providing an intensive exploration of the Christ-centered nature of the discipline. Involves the preparation and defense of a major academic project and portfolio. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Other Concentrations

Admissions Requirements

Admission requirements vary based on the stage you’re at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.

Tuition & Fees

2021-22 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$8,610	12 - 18	$8,610

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$574	Under 12	$7,260
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$574	Over 18	$10,332
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$574	N/A	$1,722+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$800

Housing Fees »

Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-12 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$650

Military Admissions & Aid »

2020-21 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$8,610	12 - 18	$8,610

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$574	Under 12	$6,888
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$574	Over 18	$10,332
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$574	N/A	$1,722+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$800

Housing Fees »

Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-12 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$650

Military Admissions & Aid »

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