Overview

Course requirements include a class in literary theory and criticism, two craft classes, three literature electives and four writing workshops. Everyone must take one of the four workshops outside of their genre of focus.

Key Facts

Under the guidance of a faculty adviser, each student develops a thesis in the program’s final year: a collection of poetry, prose or the translation of a text. In addition, everyone has a capstone conference to speak about their process. This is arranged with the adviser and second reader of the thesis. Students and faculty alike find this conference a pivotal moment of closure and commencement.

Most students take three years to complete the Creative Writing and Literary Translation from The City University of New York, taking two courses each semester and focusing on the thesis in the third year. Other students opt for the more conventional two-year structure, taking three courses a semester.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature Translation & Interpreting View 75 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting 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

A minimum average grade of B in all undergraduate work and in all literature courses.
Three satisfactory letters of recommendation, preferably from writers and teachers of writing, addressing the candidate’s academic proficiency and writing skills.
Candidates should submit a writing sample: either 10 pages of poetry or 20 pages of prose, along with a 500-word statement of interest.
For the translation track, candidates should demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency in a language besides English and submit previously translated work (5-10 pages) as their writing sample.
Fulfillment of these requirements does not guarantee admission; it simply makes a student eligible for consideration. All students must meet the above requirements. The MFA program does not accept non-matriculated students.

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

25650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

New York State Resident: $5545 / 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.

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