Overview

About Creative Writing and Media Arts at University of Missouri - Kansas City

Students graduating from this program will:

Show mastery of poetics or storytelling craft through the creation of a full-length manuscript of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, plays, or screenplays that are structurally sound, polished, and complete, and have a distinct voice;

Effective problem-solving and revision strategies in the composition of poems, fiction, non-fiction, plays, or screenplays;

A deliberate, masterful command of language, including style, grammar, and mechanics;

Proficiency in at least one genre outside of their primary field and the ability to apply the techniques of their secondary genres to the work they produce in their primary field or study;

Sophisticated critical analyses of literary texts, including an understanding of how a text displays a writer's artistic techniques and the ability to incorporate those techniques into their own writing; and

Thorough knowledge of the literary traditions of their primary genre and the ability to situate their own work within current literary conversations

Programme Structure

Students must focus on one or more of the following genres:

Screenwriting

Documentary Production

Advanced Screenwriting

Creative Writing Workshop

Playwriting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Creative Writing Media Studies & Mass Media View 307 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.A. in English or at least 30 credit hours of English courses

3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.0 GPA in English coursework

Academic information, including institutions attended, degrees earned, GPA, foreign language experience, honors and awards and relevant work experience

Writing sample that demonstrates your writing abilities. Six to 10 pages for poetry and no more than 30 pages for fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting and screenwriting
Statement of purpose that describes your academic and professional objectives. In a 500- to 600-word essay, discuss in detail your interest in your emphasis area and your experience and goals in the area

Tuition Fee

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International

54012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1286 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

54012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1286 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

21504 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 512 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Kansas City

980 - 1596 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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