Overview

The Creative Writing programme from The American University of Paris has a global focus. Students engage with writers from all over the world and read both works in translation from multiple languages and contemporary and classic works in English. Our students move beyond the boundaries of genre and form into new realms of self-expression.

In addition to workshops in Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction, they take a “hybrid” workshop, usually in their first semester. The themed focus of the hybrid workshop gives students the chance to dive into the practice and politics of literary translation, eco-poetics, or writing in conversation with the visual arts. Our goal is to help students understand how their practice fits into wider, global perspectives. And we welcome students from all backgrounds, including mature students with strong portfolios, regardless of their previous academic pursuits.

Careers

Over the last few years, new developments in technology and social media have underscored the importance of good storytelling in all industries. Which is exactly what our programme does.

A graduating student will be well prepared to work both in teaching fields and as a writer, poet, novelist or translator—but they will be equally ready to act as an acquisitions editor for a publishing house; as a founder or editor at a small press or cultural magazine; or as a writer of cultural content for a gallery, museum or exhibition space.

The option to take a specialized thematic emphasis throughout the course, including courses from other AUP master’s programmes, also allows students to transfer their creative skills to other fields by becoming, for example, an advertiser, science writer, or food-and-wine journalist.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Digital Poetics

Emily Dickinson: Life and Afterlife

French Feminist Fiction

Paris Collaborative

Proust and the Arts

Ulysses, Modernism, Postmodernism, and Now

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

More details

Late or International Regular admission: after April 1st (based on available spaces)

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

101

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IELTS

7

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Creative Writing

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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

Duolingo English Test

130

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

101

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7

Prepare for Your English Test

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

Documents required:

Online Form

Transcripts

Personal Statement

Portfolio

Supplemental Essay

CV / Resume

Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27648 EUR / year

≈ 27648 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

27648 EUR / year

≈ 27648 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Creative Writing.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Paris

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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