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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
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Creative Writing Literature View 103 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
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 Fee
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International
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17530 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
17530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17530 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
7696 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7696 USD per year during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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