Overview

At Creative Writing from Hamline University you will study composition theory and pedagogy in preparation for a job as a writing tutor or English professor, and take advantage of the several teaching internships offered each semester.

Careers

You’ll graduate prepared for a career in literary publishing, with the opportunity to serve on the editorial boards of Hamline’s literary magazines: Water~Stone Review, Runestone, and rock, paper, scissors. Students can also earn internships at Twin Cities presses including Coffee House Press, Graywolf Press, and Milkweed Editions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Groundings in the Craft: Fiction

Groundings in the Craft: Poetry

Groundings in the Craft: Creative Nonfiction

Workshop in Fiction

Workshop in Poetry

Workshop in Creative Nonfiction

Multi-Genre Workshops

Theory & Pedagogy of Teaching Composition

Literary Publishing: Water~Stone Review

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

More details

Applications are processed on a rolling basis. International students are encouraged to submit all application materials two months in advance of the deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application (no fee for US residents).

Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application).

Three- to four-page critical essay, double spaced, focusing on an element of craft or a particular subject in a book you admire as a writer. For example, if you were struck by the strong voice on the page in a piece of writing, focus on how the author achieved this.

Creative writing sample

Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate work.

Two letters of recommendation written by people unrelated to you, who are familiar with your academic, artistic, and/or professional qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10208 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10208 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10208 USD / year

≈ 10208 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Paul

Funding

Scholarships Information

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