Overview

Michener Fellows at the University of Texas at Austin enroll in three courses each fall and spring semester. The Writing degree plan includes workshops and “studies” courses in both fields, flexible electives, and a 3rd-year thesis in the primary field of concentration.

The Michener Center aims to be an inclusive, inspiring, and invigorating community where writers feel safe and supported to take chances on the page. We are extremely proud that there is no hierarchy here—all students receive equal funding—and we firmly believe that our egalitarian approach fosters a higher level of work that more competitive environments suppress.

Fields of Concentration

Fiction:

Our goal in every fiction workshop is for the prose to be taken seriously and on its own terms. Regardless of formal distinctions—novel or short story, psychological realism or avant-garde experimentation—we want our writers to feel empowered and encouraged to produce the kinds of fiction they want to read.

Poetry:

Our goal in the poetry workshop is simple: that students feel increasingly excited by and invested in poetry. That calls for an intelligently engaged and ambitious criticism that starts with a generous reading of each poem and respect for what may be an approach and intention very different from their own.

Playwriting:

The playwriting concentration at MCW is a demanding, three-year course of study designed for artists committed to professional dramatic writing and its teaching. The curriculum emphasizes the generation and revision of new work, both by the individual playwright and in progressive collaborations with other writers and artists.

Screenwriting:

Our emphasis is, first and foremost, on writing and immersion in a community of creative writers. We also want to provide you with access to film studies and production offerings that will both focus and expand your ideas. Whether you want to write for television, film, or both, our program aims to give you the tools, time, and community to write the script that will bring your vision to the screen.

Programme Structure

Areas of study in this program include:

Fiction
Poetry
Playwriting
Screenwriting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

ApplyTexas Online Application
Transcripts
3 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
International students whose native language is not English must also submit TOEFL scores

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

19212 USD / year

≈ 19212 USD / year
Out-of-State

19212 USD / year

≈ 19212 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10366 USD / year

≈ 10366 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 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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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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