Overview

The Creative Writing M.F.A. at Eastern Washington University offers a rigorous environment for writers to refine their craft and produce professional-standard literary work. This programme provides a supportive community where students explore various genres and develop a unique creative voice through peer review and expert guidance.

Students benefit from a curriculum that balances creative production with critical study, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of contemporary literature. The faculty consists of published authors who provide personalised mentorship to help students navigate the complexities of the publishing industry and literary arts.

Why Creative Writing at Eastern Washington University?

The institution is home to a vibrant literary community and hosts the Inland Northwest Center for Writers, providing a dedicated space for creative exploration. Students have access to unique opportunities, including involvement with the university's literary journal and participation in high-profile reading series featuring acclaimed guest authors.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 28164 per year
National fee: USD 28164 per year
Local fee: USD 12780 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Fiction Workshop
Poetry Workshop
Literary Editing
Non-fiction Workshop
Contemporary Literature
Form and Theory
Thesis Development
Teaching Composition

Careers with Creative Writing

Graduates from this programme often pursue successful careers as published novelists, poets, and essayists. The skills acquired during the course are also highly transferable to various professional sectors that value high-level communication and narrative structure.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fiction I-the Novel
Literary Form and Theory Courses
Fiction Ii-the Short Form
Selected Topics In Craft

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Quarter credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cheney, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester graded post-secondary credits

Tuition Fees

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28164 USD / year

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28164 USD / year

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12780 USD / year

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Funding

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