Overview

The Bilingual Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing is designed as an artist’s degree that stresses the performance aspect of the discipline. The objectives of the program are to prepare students to be practicing writers and to be teachers of creative writing and contemporary literature. Students will be expected to have a thorough understanding of form and theory and an advanced background in literature. The program is offered online through UTEP Connect.

Learning outcomes

Located in the Chihuahuan Desert, where two nations meet, our program is constantly evolving to meet the needs of students coming from the United States, Latin America and the rest of the world. We offer assistantships to many of our students.

The success of Creative Writing program at University of Texas El Paso is reflected in the success of our students, who have won major literary prizes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Narrative Theory and Poetics

Forms and Techniques of Fiction

Forms and Techniques of Poetry

Writing the Novel

Advanced Screenwriting

Advanced Creative Nonfiction

Ten Problems for the Fiction Writer

Writing Children’s Literature

Variable Topics

Advanced Playwriting

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

El Paso, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts and diploma/certificates of all universities and colleges attended prior to application

Evaluation of credentials is highly recommended for applicants who have earned university level credit from international institutions.

An approved evaluation requires a detailed course-by-course evaluation.

TOEFL/IELTS required for degrees conferred in non-English speaking countries.

Official test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17530 USD / year

≈ 17530 USD / year
Out-of-State

17530 USD / year

≈ 17530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7696 USD / year

≈ 7696 USD / year

Funding

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