Overview

University of Memphis ’s Creative Writing started in 1989, seeking to bring together internationally-recognized authors and a diverse, handpicked group of students in one of the most culturally rich cities in the country. Students work in small groups with faculty to study fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry.

Key Facts

In addition to their writing and coursework, MFA students staff The Pinch, an award-winning literary journal distributed internationally twice a year. Students have opportunities to teach creative writing locally, and graduates of the program have gone on to publish books, win prestigious awards, and teach in schools around the world. Notable alumni include Darnell Arnoult, Ruth Baumann, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Mark Yakich, Tom Graves, Heather Dobbins, K.K. Fox, Doug Haines, Marisa Manuel, Jonathan May, Tara Mae Mulroy, Kaitlyn Sage Patterson, Ashley Roach-Freiman, Randy Rudder, John Schulze and Marisa L. Manuel.

While fulfilling their required coursework, all MFA students have the opportunity to receive graduate certificates in African American Literature or TESOL. Students who wish to focus entirely on creative writing can select the Studio track.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Nonfiction Workshop
Fiction Workshop
Poetry Workshop
Forms Creative Nonfiction
Forms Of Fiction
Forms Of Poetry
Creative Writing/Translation

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An overall minimum grade point average of 2.75 at the undergraduate level.
An official undergraduate and if applicable graduate transcript sent to Graduate Admissions.
A portfolio of published or unpublished writing samples in the applicant’s chosen genre (at least 20-25 pages of fiction, 10 poems, or 25 pages of nonfiction), demonstrating a potential for development to a professional standard of writing, should be submitted to the English Graduate Office along with two letters of recommendation and a cover letter stating the candidate’s choice of genre and reasons for pursuing the degree. The writing sample will be evaluated by a committee of MFA faculty.
Bachelor’s degree in English or if BA is in another field, twelve (12) semester hours in upper division literature or creative writing courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in these courses.

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Tuition Fees

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16272 USD / year

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16272 USD / year

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16272 USD / year

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Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

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