Overview

The Writing degree at University of San Francisco offers graduate students an intimate, personalized learning experience while taking advantage of San Francisco’s vibrant, eclectic literary scene.

Key Facts

the program is designed to instruct writers in creative techniques, nurture their individual development and vision, and help them thrive in the larger community of writers.

Graduates with Writing from University of San Francisco will be able to:

demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of artistic composition and craft

ability to read as writers, analyzing in works by published authors the ways in which literary meaning is made

ability to evaluate and analyze the techniques and intentions of literary manuscripts and to participate in constructive critical discussion of such works

preparation for entry into the public life of literature, which includes locating their own work in the context of contemporary literary practice, preparing their work according to professional standards, teaching creative writing, and participating in diverse literary

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Word for Word

Developments in the Novel

Contemporary American Poetry

Forms of Writing

Evolution of the Short Story

Contemp. Experiments/fiction

Poetry International

Topics in Writing

Intention and Design in Prose

Techniques of Long Fiction

The Craft of Short Fiction

Truth, Ethics, and Memory

Prosody: Meaning/Poetic Form

Style in Fiction

Blurred Boundaries:Beyond Genr

Nonfiction Theory & Technique

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Liberal Arts View 415 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

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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

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Certification of Finances

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Transcript (Academic Record) from each university or college attended

Statement of Purpose

Resume or CV

Two Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27120 USD / year

≈ 27120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27120 USD / year

≈ 27120 USD / year

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 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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Key Facts

Graduates with Writing from University of San Francisco will be able 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

San Francisco

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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