Overview

From personal essay to memoir, literary journalism to travel writing, find your voice and tell your story. In the Professional Creative Writing - Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing program of the University of Denver you’ll progress toward mastering the fundamentals of narrative nonfiction that connects with an audience while discovering and cultivating behavior to sustain your creative efforts.

Careers

Writer

Editor

Critic

Literary Journalist

Historical Writer

Teacher

Blogger

Copywriter

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Masterworks: Creative Nonfiction

Writing Creative Nonfiction: Foundational Concepts, Skills, and Practice

Writing the Personal Essay

Writing the Memoir

The Writing Life: Concepts, Practices, and Professionalism

Literary Genres for Writers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-13 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-03-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 356 other Masters in Literature in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous undergraduate work or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

Application Form

Application Fee

Official Transcripts

Résumé

English Proficiency

Photocopy of Current Passport

Personal Statement

Financial Verification Form

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41232 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41232 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

41232 USD / year

≈ 41232 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 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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Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Denver

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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