Overview

Creative Writing and Literature from Stony Brook University also extends its emphasis beyond the familiar categories of creative expression to treat all forms of writing as equally relevant to understanding and mastering a world constructed out of words. Students are free to take workshops in all genres, in the belief that writing outside the lines informs their primary areas of interest.

Students at Creative Writing and Literature from Stony Brook University will be introduced to:

the profession and discipline of writing

the skills necessary to teach writing to others;

advanced writing workshops in a variety of writing genres;

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forms of Fiction

Forms of Poetry

Writing in Multiple Genres

Forms of Creative Nonfiction

Forms of Professional and Scientific Writing

Advanced Writing Workshop

Topics in Literature for Writers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for the MFA program in Writing and Literature must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Portfolio

Letters of recommendation from three instructors or writing professionals familiar with your written work.

A statement discussing your reasons for graduate study (1-2 pp, submitted with the online application)

A writing sample consisting of up to 10 pages of poetry, single-spaced, or 30 pages of prose, double-spaced (submitted with the online application). Your name should appear on the writing sample.

A single sheet listing your address, phone number, email address, and title(s) of submission(s).

A copy of your résumé or c.v. (submitted with the online application)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19746 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19746 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8478 USD / year

≈ 8478 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Students at Creative Writing and Literature from Stony Brook University will be introduced to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Financing

Funding

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