Overview

Key Features

Students enroll in writing workshops, forms courses, and literature classes, thereby gaining exposure to a broad range of writing models and experimenting with a variety of strategies and forms. Guided development of each writer’s talents culminates in a complete, carefully conceived thesis, typically a book-length manuscript. Coursework is offered in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and cross-genre.

Most writers choose to focus on one area, but some balance the study and practice of two or more genres throughout the degree program, bearing in mind that at least one complete project, which might be multi-genre, must be submitted as a thesis. The Creative Writing program at The University of Alabama can be completed in three years. All students are guaranteed support for a fourth year of study; many take advantage of this option in order to have a year of intensive focus on the thesis project and to gain additional teaching experience.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Fiction Workshop

Poetry Workshop

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

An online application form

Application fee payment

Statement of purpose

Unofficial admission scores (GRE, GMAT, MAT or MCAT; if required by the department)

Unofficial transcripts

Letters of recommendation

Language scores (non-native English speakers)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34542 USD / year

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34542 USD / year

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In-State

11684 USD / year

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Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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