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Overview
Program Description
Students electing the Creative Writing program at New Mexico State University may choose to work in a major genre, such as poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, or may work across several genres. Students must complete 36 hours of graduate-level course work, submit a creative writing portfolio, and pass an oral examination.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Workshop: Advanced Writing Prose
- Workshop: Advanced Writing Poetry
- Workshop: Advanced Writing Playwriting
- Creative Writing Workshop: Fiction
- Graduate Study in a Literary Form or Genre
- Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction Prose
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 835 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A graduate international student must hold at minimum a four year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and is able to demonstrate English proficiency, both written and oral by submitting an official TOEFL or IELTS score report.
- The application must include creative work (six to eight poems, and/or 15 to 25 pages of fiction), a letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation.
- Please visit the admissions tab for information regarding the application review process. The Graduate School will only offer admission to international students for Fall and Spring semesters.
Tuition Fee
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International
19032 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19032 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
19032 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19032 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
6189 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6189 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Las Cruces
806 - 1259 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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