Overview

As a graduate student, you have the opportunity to focus on a central area of interest or create a diverse course of study that explores the intersections between creative writing, professional writing, new media, journalism, writing studies, and writing pedagogy.

Those admitted to the M.A. in Writing may apply to the Teaching Experience Program (TEP). The TEP allows graduate students to teach college composition as a paid adjunct instructor while in the Rowan University M.A. in Writing program. For more information regarding TEP selection criteria and eligibility visit the Writing Department website.

Career Outlook

Professionals who complete the M.A. in Writing from Rowan University have the opportunity to expand their career path in a variety of creative industries.

This includes a broad range of options: creative writing, editing and publishing, integrated marketing communications, new media and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Techniques for Writers

Research Methods for Writers

Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glassboro, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Journalism View 121 other Masters in Journalism in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application Form

$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee

Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning

Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)

Current professional resume

Essay

Two letters of recommendation

Recommended minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Writing sample: 8-10 pages

Tuition Fees

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26310 USD / year

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26310 USD / year

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In-State

26310 USD / year

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Living costs

Glassboro

United States

1014 - 2496 USD / month

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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