598 Full-time Master's degrees in Creative Writing

Based in the childhood home of Oscar Wilde at 1 Merrion Square and delivered in association with the Irish Writers’ Centre, the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at American College Dublin offers aspiring or published writers a one-year course of study which examines the process and practice of producing prose fiction.

At Screenwriting from Pepperdine University we take a values-centered approach to education and work to strengthen student lives in purpose, service, and leadership. 

Manhattanville University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program prepares well-rounded and versatile writers who are ready for today’s creative opportunities, from traditional publishing and editing careers to freelance writing and teaching. 

The MFA in Creative Writing at Chapman University encourages students to write boldly, read thoughtfully, and live vibrantly.

The Creative Writing (Extended) MA at Swansea University is a two-year, full-time programme designed to enhance your literary skills. This course offers a unique opportunity to study abroad at a partner institution in the US, enriching your experience and writing capabilities. You'll develop expertise in various genres while benefiting from a vibrant academic community.

The Writing for the Screen program of Loyola Marymount University uses long-form storytelling as a basis for preparing students for a career in screenwriting.

The 2-year M.F.A. in Screenwriting at Chapman University is an intensive programme designed to encourage the development of your unique storytelling voice through the exploration of the intricacies of story structure and character development.

In the Screenwriting program from DePaul University you will learn your craft from award-winning screenwriting faculty who not only have decades of experience as professional film and TV writers in Hollywood, but are also as passionate about storytelling as you are.

The program in Creative Writing at Minnesota State University Mankato serves exceptionally talented graduate students from around the country—and even the world—developing their work in the genres of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. 

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from University of Washington is a two year program offering a degree in either Poetry or Prose, and is a part of the English Department's Creative Writing Program. 

The Creative Writing programme is offered at Louisiana State University.

The M.A. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies at San Diego State University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered via a public study mode. It focuses on advanced literacy and the power of communication in a knowledge-driven society. Students develop critical thinking skills through rigorous academic research.

One of the first universities in the country to offer a M.A. in English - Creative Writing, Ohio University continues as home to a thriving, widely respected graduate program with concentrations in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

The University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop (CWW) is our resident graduate program in fiction writing, nonfiction writing, poetry writing, play writing and screen writing. Its curriculum requires forty-five credits of graduate work, culminating in a creative thesis and leading to the MFA degree.

Our M.F.A. in Writing at Pratt Institute offers the contemporary writer tools and support to cultivate a practice that is responsive to our rapidly evolving environmental and political times.

The Creative Writing programme at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is a terminal Master of Fine Arts degree. This 39-credit-hour course is delivered on campus, allowing students to master the craft of fiction and poetry. It offers a full-time academic experience focused on professional literary development and creative excellence.

This Creative Writing degree from Nottingham Trent University is one of the longest established postgraduate courses of its kind in the UK, with a strong record of publication by its graduates. Designed for talented and committed writers, the course is taught by a team of award-winning writers and academics.

The Creative Writing and Media Arts - Poetry programme at the University of Missouri - Kansas City is a comprehensive Master of Fine Arts. This postgraduate degree focuses on artistic mastery and structural precision. Students engage in intensive workshops and interdisciplinary study to refine their poetic craft over 42 credit hours.

The Literature and Composition at George Mason University Postgrad.Cert prepares students for teaching literature and composition at the college level.

The Creative Writing M.F.A. at the University of Houston is a competitive postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. Students focus on specific genres while engaging in diverse literary studies. This degree prepares writers for professional publication, expert teaching, and leadership roles in the arts.