Overview

On the Writing programme at California College of the Arts you’ll join a writing community that truly sees and supports you.

Practice critique, readings, and performance

MFA students are at home in the Humanities and Sciences Graduate Center on CCA’s main San Francisco campus. Outside the studio, we write and meet alongside redwood trees in our beautiful garden. Inside, we hold our workshops, readings, and craft talks.

They also host the famed Tuesday Talks series in the Humanities and Sciences Graduate Center. Today’s most dynamic writers, including Hanif Abdurraqib, Camille Dungy, Andrew Sean Greer, R.O. Kwon, sam sax, and Tracy K. Smith, read and discuss new work and lead craft talks during masterclasses.

There are endless opportunities to share your writing with peers, get constructive feedback, and nurture your craft.

Careers and opportunities

MFA in Writing program alumni have impressive success getting their work out in the world, publishing books across genres.

Potential career paths

Novelist

Poet

Memoirist

Freelance writer

Journalist

Editor

Playwright

Content strategist

Copywriter

Arts administrator

Social activist

Technical writer

Publication and production assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writer's Workshop: Prose Workshop

Writer's Workshop

Writing Seminar: Speculative Fiction

Writing Seminar: Creative Communities: Literature & Culture of the Bay Area

Mentored Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

CCA practices rolling admissions, which means applications can be submitted for review after the January 15 priority deadline

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oakland, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 385 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Application and $70 nonrefundable application fee

Resume/curriculum vitae

Two recommendation letters

Unofficial college transcripts

Proof of English proficiency (international applicants only)

Personal essay

Portfolio

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

64140 USD / year

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Out-of-State

64140 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64140 USD / year

≈ 64140 USD / year

Living costs

Oakland

United States

1055 - 1962 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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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Practice critique, readings, and performance

Careers and opportunities

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

Oakland

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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