Overview
Creative Writing from Western Colorado University provides you the opportunity to hone your craft, discover new talents in a safe and supportive environment and expand your personal and professional network to accelerate your career.
Graduates with Creative Writing from Western Colorado University will:
- get serious about their writing
- refine their craft,
- elevate their art
- achieve their full potential as professional writers
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Career Planning for Genre Writers
- Romance and Mystery Fiction
- Western, Speculative, and Young
- Adult Fiction
- Teaching and Pedagogy
- Writing about Nature and Science
- Genre Fiction Writing and Reading
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Creative Writing Liberal Arts Literature View 388 other Masters in Creative Writing in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- An official transcript of the bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university showing recommended 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher, including grades of B- or
- An 800- to 1,000-word personal statement describing writing experience and commitment to writing.
- A writing sample
- Two letters of professional recommendation from those capable of assessing the applicant's preparation to succeed in graduate-level work.
- Payment of university application fee
- Complete and submit Western’s Online Graduate Application.
- Submit a $50 non–refundable application fee.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language
- An Affidavit of Support Form for your specific graduate program
- A letter of financial support and bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.
- A photocopy of your passport, listing official name, birthdate, etc.
- If you are in the U.S., a photocopy of your visa and I-94 by which you entered the country.
Tuition Fee
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International
18600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
18600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
6816 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6816 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Gunnison
950 - 1350 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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