Overview

Our affordable program in Biography and Memoir at The City University of New York offers academic excellence and serves as an intellectual and cultural hub of activities, talks, and opportunities for mentorship. Many leading publishers focus on biography and memoir, and agents are keen to consider those who write creative and narrative nonfiction. Oral history projects continue to obtain funding and grow exponentially, while radio, podcasting, film, television, and video streaming services are open to new voices and forms of content that center upon life writing in all its forms.

Career perspectives

This degree is an excellent step into a Ph.D. program as well as careers in journalism and media, professional writing and publishing, oral history studies, documentary filmmaking, digital communications, archival work, and other professions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forms of Life Writing
Ethical Problems in Biography and Memoir
Multi-genre creative writing as a path to memoir
Case Histories: patient and physician narratives of self and disease
Post / Modern Memoir
Writing the Self: From Augustine to Covidity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 416 other Masters in Liberal Arts 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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105

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online completed application form
A personal statement: Explain why you want to obtain this degree and how your interests and academic/professional background are relevant. Up to 1000 words.
A writing sample: A compelling essay or research paper of no more than 2,000 words.
A Curriculum Vitae: A resume or CV listing any work and personal experiences that may be relevant.
Two letters of recommendation
A $75 non-refundable application fee
Higher Education transcripts
GRE scores: Optional
International Applicants - English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

Local students: $5,545 / semester

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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