Overview

At Arcadia University, you choose between programs in fiction or poetry, and graduate with a completed manuscript of publishable quality, written under the guidance of the department’s award winning, diverse faculty.

Key Features

Arcadia University’s Creative Writing degree is distinctive in that it incorporates both a dynamic and flexible online learning environment, as well as a study abroad experience.

You take between six and nine credits each term, and meet in person for a week-long residency at three different times during the course of study. Asynchronous workshops are conducted online every week during the fall and spring semesters, and are accessible at any time, through all platforms, allowing for a truly portable and flexible classroom.

The low-residency program allows you to tailor your own academic schedule in order to maintain a full-time professional life outside of school.

Careers

An MFA degree in Creative Writing can prepare you for a career in editing, publishing, and teaching.

Editing: A career in editing is an especially appealing option when you gain experience working on a literary journal during your time in our MFA program. Editors can work in a range of settings, including: advertising and public relations agencies, media outlets, nonprofit and government organizations, corporations, and universities.

Publishing: MFA graduates also may pursue a career in publishing, working for a small or large press.

Teaching: The MFA is considered a terminal degree in academia, so you are qualified to teach both creative writing and composition at the university level. With the needed state certifications, you can use your MFA to pursue a career in secondary education. You may also choose to teach in private schools.

Writing: In addition to seeking publication for your own creative work, with your MFA in Creative Writing you can write for magazines, newspapers, companies, and organizations. This includes business, marketing, professional, technical, pharmaceutical and medical writing. Full-time, part-time and freelance opportunities are available.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fiction Workshops

Poetry Workshops

Residencies

Fiction Practicum

Poetry Practicum

Fiction Practicum: Thesis Preparation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-31 00:00:00

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More details

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Glenside, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A graduate application, including personal statements, to be completed online.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or better.

One official transcript from each college, university or professional school attended. Transfer credits included on a transcript must include grades earned; if not, an official transcript from the original school must be submitted. Transcripts must be sent from the issuing school in a sealed envelope and contain the appropriate signatures and seals to be considered official.

Two letters of recommendation.

An interview with the program Coordinator, either in-person or over the phone, if deemed necessary.

A writing sample. For poetry students, this should be 10 to 15 pages of verse. For fiction students, it should be 15 to 20 pages of prose. Please do not exceed the page limit.

Tuition Fees

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16672 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16672 USD / year

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16672 USD / year

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Funding

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