676 Master's degrees in Creative Writing

University of Massachusetts Boston's Creative Writing MFA is a highly selective, 3-year creative writing master's program. UMass Boston is Boston’s only public research university and the most diverse university in New England. 

The Creative Writing program at San José State University is a dual-genre program with concentrations in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and playwriting/screenwriting.

The Reading M.A. at Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This degree provides a robust theoretical foundation in literacy, focusing on K-12 intervention strategies. Students develop advanced instructional skills over a flexible duration of up to six years.

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing at Sam Houston State University is designed to assist students in their development as writers of fiction, poetry, and/or creative nonfiction; to provide practical, hands-on experience in the field of editing and publishing;

The Theatre - Dramatic Writing MFA program from Arizona State University includes coursework in playwriting, screenwriting, historical studies in theatre, dramatic theory, directing new work, literary management, electives and related topics such as writing for solo performance, storytelling, devising and collaborative writing.

The Creative Writing programme at The University of Montana is a prestigious Master of Fine Arts degree designed for aspiring authors. This full-time, campus-based course spans two years, offering intensive mentorship and professional development within a vibrant literary community in the heart of Missoula.

The M.F.A. in Playwriting at Brown University is unique in its focus on writing in multiple genres (performance, theatre, media, installation, etc.). Deeply committed to global perspective, formal innovation and social change, Brown's program is truly unique. 

The Creative Writing program at Wichita State University is the twelfth oldest in the nation and is known for producing well-trained writers—and well-prepared teachers of writing and literature. 

The Scenography M.F.A. at the University of Kansas is a three-year, full-time terminal degree for professionals in theatre, film, and television design. This integrated programme focuses on a unified approach to stagecraft, allowing students to develop diverse portfolios through intensive on-campus study and practice.

The M.F.A. in Creative Writing at the University of Kansas is a three-year, public programme designed for aspiring authors. Students engage in intensive workshops and literature studies to produce a book-length manuscript. This full-time course provides a supportive environment for developing professional writing skills.

The Playwriting programme at Yale University is a prestigious M.F.A. course designed for visionary storytellers. This full-time, public study mode programme focuses on developing singular artistic voices through rigorous practice and collaboration. Students benefit from a deep history of excellence in the heart of a vibrant creative community.

The Rhetoric programme at Carnegie Mellon University is an intensive one-year course delivered in a public study mode. This M.A. degree provides advanced training in communication and writing, preparing students for doctoral research or professional leadership roles through expert mentoring and interdisciplinary study.

The Creative Writing programme at Kent State University is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This M.F.A. provides professional mentorship and intensive workshops to help writers refine their craft. Students develop high-quality portfolios in a supportive environment over the duration of the course.

This is a rigorous graduate Dramatic Writing program at Carnegie Mellon University with a substantial workload. It fosters the courage to fail and try again; the integrity and flexibility needed for a collaborative practice; and curiosity, because curious people make better things.

The MA Screenwriting at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a dynamic programme designed for aspiring writers. This full-time course spans 1 year and 3 months, providing students with the skills necessary for success in film, television, and radio scriptwriting.

This M.A. in Creative Writing and Education from Goldsmiths, University of London, offers a unique blend of creative writing and pedagogical skills. The programme can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time, catering to diverse learning preferences and schedules, making it an excellent choice for aspiring writers and educators alike.

You bring the passion for storytelling, we’ll help you develop your craft, tap into your creativity, and increase your network. At Johns Hopkins University our goal is that you will leave our Writing  program ready to write, publish, and edit at the highest levels possible.

The Creative Writing program at The Ohio State University is designed to help graduate students develop to the fullest their talents and abilities as writers of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. 

The Writing and Producing for Television of Loyola Marymount University trains students to become writer-producers—the showrunners and creative leaders behind today’s top TV programming.

The Writing program from the University of Nebraska Omaha is a two-year program of focused instruction for creative writers who are committed to a literary career.