Overview

At Creative Writing and Poetics from Naropa University you will develop knowledge and skill in the practice and discipline of writing as a creative art, employ multiple modes of critical inquiry within an expanding awareness of cultural-historical contexts, gain competency in contemplative theory and practice, and actively engage a diversity of personal and cultural values in thinking, experience, and aesthetics.

The Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics' groundbreaking approach to writing and literary studies has launched the careers of writers, teachers, professors, editors, translators, videographers, publishers, artistic rebels, and more.

Students at Creative Writing and Poetics from Naropa University will:

demonstrate skill in writing as a creative art.

critically analyze literary works.

engage writing as a contemplative mode of inquiry.

demonstrate the role of intersectionality in the literary arts.

generate a professional dossier.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writers in Community

Women Writers

The Archive

Critical Theory

Poetics

Major Authors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

Admissions is rolling and applications will be accepted until the program is full.

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

Philosophy Creative Writing Literature View 355 other Masters in Literature 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

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General requirements

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Transcripts

Statement of Interest & Creative Writing Sample

Resume/CV

Letters of Recommendation

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

17310 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17310 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

17310 USD / year

≈ 17310 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 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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Students at Creative Writing and Poetics from Naropa University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Boulder

Funding

Scholarships Information

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