BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
ENGLISH (Creative Writing)
BA English is the only program of its kind that trains writers in Mindanao. It trains students to become critical and creative thinkers who are skilled not only in the production of creative works in various literary genres utilizing Mindanao and Southeast Asian materials but also in the process of meaning-making in language and literature.
Career Opportunities
BA English graduates now work as lawyers, business process outsourcing specialists, medical transcribers, information officers, public relations writers, copywriters, teachers, scriptwriters, technical writers, journalists, marketing communication specialists, and authors or editors of books and magazines.
Graduates of the program also work in the following fields:
- Marketing Communication Specialist
- Medical Transcriber
- Blurbologist
- Editor / Copy Editor
- Copywriter / Content Writer
- Researcher
- English Instructor
- Freelance Writer
PR Writer
Information Officer
Novelist
Children’s Books Writer
Technical Writer
Scriptwriter
Lifestyle / Feature Writer
Customer Service Representative
High-Caliber and Dedicated Mentors
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Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing) courses you should know:
Core Subjects
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I, II, III, IV
Critical Approach to Literature I and II
Survey of English Literature I and II
Survey of American Literature I and II
Introduction to Shakespeare
Introduction to Creative Writing
Study of the English Language
The Literature of the Philippines in English I and II
Literary Translation
Philippine Regional Literature in English Translation
Legislated Courses
PI 100, Life and Works of Jose Rizal
Ready to Make a Mark?
How to Apply?
To maintain its high standard of education and to maximize its limited resources, the University has had to limit slots for freshman admission to its various degree programs. For more details, prospective students may visit the site of the UP College Admissions.
Contact
Asst. Prof. Farah Aimee Virador
College Secretary
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of the Philippines Mindanao
Email: chsscs.upmindanao@up.edu.ph