Overview

Key facts

Chapman University's Creative Writing and English dual degree students must be admitted to both the MA and MFA degree programs, be enrolled concurrently in both programs and complete all requirements for each degree program, including the book-length thesis for the creative writing program and a 6,000-10,000 word thesis for the English program. Information on degree prerequisites, admission requirements and a list of courses are found in the Graduate Course Catalog.

In addition to application materials required for the MA, dual-degree applicants must submit a portfolio of creative work. You should submit work that best represents your style and demonstrates your potential. The portfolio should include 20-30 pages of fiction or nonfiction OR 10-15 pages of poetry. While we offer courses in additional genres, please stick to fiction, nonfiction, or poetry in the application writing sample. If you submit a portfolio with work from more than one genre, please do not exceed 30 pages total. Please adhere to these length limits.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

27 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Linguistics View 219 other Masters in Linguistics 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the online application

Resume

Statement of Intent

Official transcript from undergraduate degree granting institution

Two letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30645 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30645 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

30645 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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