Overview

The course in Creative Writing and Literary Translation from The City University of New York centers on writing workshop classes in which faculty lead students in critiques of one another’s writing.

What you'll study

Students take three workshops in their own genre, and a crossover workshop in another genre, and they take two craft classes, one in their own genre and one in another genre. They also take a course in critical theory and literature electives that help them to develop a critical vocabulary and a knowledge of various literary and cultural periods and traditions. The faculty will provide intensive discussion and supervision of student work. The program is committed to the integration of creative writing and literary studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Workshop in Fiction: The Art of the Novel
Workshop in Poetry: Finding the Form in Free Verse
Non-Fiction Workshop: Essay Medley
Translation Workshop
Thesis Workshop
Multi-Genre Craft Class: Writing Lives into Print

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature Translation & Interpreting View 400 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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 English courses.
Three satisfactory letters of recommendation, preferably from writers and teachers of writing, addressing the candidate’s academic proficiency and writing skills.
A 500-word statement of interest.
Candidates should submit a writing sample: either 10 pages of poetry, 25 pages of prose, or two one-acts or a full-length play to the Graduate Advisor, English Department, Klapper Hall, Room 607, by the application deadline.
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.

Tuition Fee

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International

25650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

25650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 12 months.

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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