Overview

The MFA workshops are the backbone of the Creative Writing program from College of Charleston, taught by a highly distinguished, award-winning writing faculty.

Key Features

Students learn the history and traditions associated with literature, learn theoretical and formal approaches to the craft of writing, and receive intensive peer and faculty feedback as they compose and revise their thesis—a full-length manuscript.

The College of Charleston, set in one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the world, also houses one of the country’s premiere literary journals, Crazyhorse, published since 1960 and consistently ranked as among the top publishing venues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Literature to 1800

British Literature since 1800

Survey of American Literature

Literature in History,Pre-17004

Literature in History, 1700-19004

The Romantic Period

Modern American War Fiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Creative writing sample in the genre in which you are applying. This sample should demonstrate skill and promise for further development in the genre. Fiction samples may include one short story, several short stories, or a section of a novel, and must not exceed 30 pages in length. Poetry samples should be no more than 10 pages of poetry.

Statement of purpose (300-500 words). Please discuss your writing style, literary influences, and goals as a writer; how the College and its program will support these goals; and what you believe you will contribute to the program.

Three letters of recommendation from previous professors who can speak about your writing and qualities as a student. If not submitted online, must be submitted in sealed envelopes with the reference’s signature on the flap.

Official GRE scores will not be required for the 2021-22 graduate application cycle.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7920 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7920 USD / year

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Living costs

Charleston

United States

1270 - 2210 USD / month

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charleston

Financing

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