Bachelor of Arts in Writing

Studying writing at UW-Superior is a great way to turn your passion for writing into a career. Our multi-faceted writing program is led by published authors dedicated to helping you hone your craft and prepare your work for publication.

You’ll learn a wide range of writing techniques from in-depth creative, professional and applied writing courses – all designed to open various career paths. Our students gain hands-on experience in writing and publishing with the Nemadji Review literary magazine and through a range of internship opportunities. Many graduates go on to publish novels, memoirs, narrative nonfiction, cookbooks and more, while others find careers in technical writing, social media, non-profits and other writing-related fields. You can count on our high-quality writing program and personalized academic support to help you succeed.

This four-year bachelor’s degree program is available on campus and online and may be taken as a major or minor.

Through a major or minor in writing at UW-Superior, you 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 use grammar and mechanics correctly
• Gain the ability to write for various purposes and audiences in a variety of genres

Employers continue to rank writing as a top skill they seek. As writing also applies to all industries, graduates of the UW-Superior writing program gain an upper hand in the future job market. You can open the doors to many career possibilities, including:

• Technical writer
• Editor
• Public relations specialist
• Journalist
• Social media or web content 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