Overview

At Creative Writing at Monmouth University you can choose to study fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and may also pursue interests in crime novels, thrillers, romance, fantasy, and more.

Potential career paths include:

Author
College professor
Book or magazine editor
Literary agent
Journalist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Publishing
Creative Thesis
Creative Writing
Creative Non-Fiction
Poetry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Long Branch, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A transcript showing evidence of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA and 15 or more credits in literature or a related field. At least one course in creative writing is strongly recommended.
An application essay: 1,000 words describing your interest in creative writing, intent to continue study toward the M.F.A., what you hope to accomplish in the M.A./M.F.A. program, and how you think the program will fit into your academic and career goals.
A creative writing sample: 15 – 20 pages of poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction.
Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current or former professors recommended; if these are unavailable, letters may be sought from current colleagues, or a current or recent supervisor.

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

11940 USD / year

≈ 11940 USD / year
Out-of-State

11940 USD / year

≈ 11940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11940 USD / year

≈ 11940 USD / year

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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