Bachelor of Science in English and Writing
Study a Valuable and Diverse Skill with Our Online English and Writing Degree
Do you have a passion for writing? Maybe you’re interested in becoming a journalist, educator, or want to pursue careers in technical writing, website content writing, or social media management. Whatever your interests or career goals, you’ll have plenty of opportunities available to you after completing Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in English and Writing degree online.
Every company needs someone who knows how to write skillfully and professionally. You’re going to learn to do just that when you pursue our online degree. You can look forward to using your skills in tech companies, engineering labs, newspapers, magazines, and so much more.
So don’t wait any longer—companies and businesses are eager to take on skilled writers who can help them write reports, webpages, advertisements, articles, and all kinds of written pieces. When you graduate from our online program, you’re graduating with skills, knowledge, and an accredited degree. Take the next step in your education and career today!
What Will You Study in Our English and Writing Degree?
- American realism and naturalism
- Composition and literature
- Introduction to creative writing
- Modern grammar
Every course you take will be presented through a biblical worldview, so you can integrate your Christian values and ethics into your career. Some of the specific topics you’ll study include Christian literature and authors, as well as creative, grant, technical, and inspirational writing.
Potential Career Options
- Blogger
- Editor
- Freelance writer
- Grants writer
- Journalist
- Librarian
- Publisher
- Screenwriter
- Social media manager
- Technical writer
- Tutor or educator
- Website content writer
Highlights of our Online B.S. in English and Writing Degree
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online English and writing degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks.
- Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for your military training
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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Hear from our Graduates
“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision
“Liberty offers an affordable, Christ-centered education, honoring the foundations of our country. I have learned how to apply a Biblical worldview to my work in public policy while adequately knowing history and the founding documents of United States.”
Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
“There have been so many highly qualified professors who have sown generously into my academic endeavors at Liberty that encouraged me when I felt like giving up.”
James, Master of Divinity