Overview

The low-residency format enables us to recruit faculty members from around the country who have excelled both as writers and teachers of nonfiction. Coming from successful careers as published authors and as editors and writers for such publications as The New Yorker and Atlantic Monthly, they are adept at working with a wide range of student interests—narrative, memoir, personal essay, literary journalism.

Focused

With its unique focus on a single genre and its strong professional emphasis on publishing, Goucher College's M.F.A. in Nonfiction has gained a reputation as the best in its field. We are committed to preparing our students for writing careers. We bring editors and agents to the summer residencies and lead discussions on such practical matters as writer finances. We also sponsor annual trips to New York, where second-year students meet with some of publishing's top editors and agents.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mentorship

Creative Writing

Manuscript: Work in Progress

Advanced Study in Craft

Advanced Projects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-04 00:00:00

More details

We operate under a rolling admissions model. Therefore, please note the application deadlines are suggested for optimal processing time.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

49 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 396 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

One copy of a double-spaced 25- to 35-page writing sample of original nonfiction writing, published or unpublished. The writing sample may be one long piece or several shorter ones.
One copy of a double-spaced three- to five-page personal statement that addresses the applicant's expectations for the program, professional writing goals and interests, and reasons for seeking the M.F.A. in Nonfiction.

Complete the online application.

Request official sealed transcripts of conferred undergraduate degree. A graduate transcript may be submitted if you would like transfer credits to be considered. A 3.0 GPA is recommended for admittance.
Request a minimum of one letter of recommendation completed by someone who knows you well enough to give an informed opinion of your intellectual ability, capacity for sustained self-directed study, personal qualifications, and professional potential.

Tuition Fee

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International

26500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53000 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

26500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53000 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
In-State

26500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53000 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Nonfiction.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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