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Overview
About the Program
The Creative Writing program of the University of Minnesota provides advanced graduate-level coursework in writing, language, literature, as well as studies in a related field. The third year of the program focuses on the final development of a book-length manuscript suitable for publication, the MFA essay and the MFA thesis defense.
Workshops in poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction are at the heart of the creative writing program, while courses in the Reading as Writers and Topics in Advanced Writing series enable writers to explore a variety of issues relating to contemporary themes in American and world literature. The program encourages experimentation across genres, fostering the discovery of new and varied forms for a developing voice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Screenwriting
- Graduate Fiction Writing Workshop
- Graduate Poetry Writing Workshop
- Graduate Literary Nonfiction Writing Workshop
- Reading as Writers - "Genre Agnostic: Readings in Shapeshifting Literature"
- Directed Study in Writing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 105
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 383 other Masters in Creative Writing in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 105
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application: This will be submitted via this Graduate application page
- Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words)
- Diversity statement (500-1,000 words)
- Transcripts: Your unofficial transcript from each degree-granting college or university that you have attended is required. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English
- Creative writing sample: For the MFA, your sample should be a substantial example of your creative work. The page limit for poetry is 15 pages, single spaced. The page limit for prose is 30 pages, double spaced
- Three letters of recommendation
- Résumé or CV
- Application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
28344 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28344 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
28344 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28344 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
18720 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18720 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Minneapolis
1130 - 2045 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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