Overview

The Creative Writing M.F.A. at Kent State University is a comprehensive master's programme designed for individuals seeking to advance their literary craft. This curriculum balances intensive writing practice with rigorous critical theory to prepare students for professional success. By engaging with a diverse community of writers, participants cultivate their unique voices across multiple genres.

Why Creative Writing at Kent State University?

This programme operates as part of the NEOMFA consortium, offering students access to an award-winning faculty of fifteen specialists from four different institutions. This unique collaboration ensures a high level of individual attention and a broad range of expertise in poetry, fiction, playwriting, and non-fiction. Students benefit from an annual series of visiting writers and prestigious summer opportunities, such as the Juniper Institute and the Imagination Writers Conference.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 20332 per year
National fee: USD 20332 per year
Local fee: USD 10706 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires a minimum of 48 credit hours, combining creative workshops with academic study and practical experience. Modules may include:

Writing Workshops
Craft and Theory
Literature
Internship
Thesis

The mandatory internship provides professional experience in settings such as arts administration, editing, or teaching. The programme culminates in a creative thesis which must be defended before a committee of graduate faculty.

Careers with Creative Writing

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the literary and cultural sectors, equipped with advanced skills in storytelling and editorial critique. Many alumni pursue successful careers as novelists, poets, and screenwriters, while others enter the professional fields of publishing and marketing. The programme also provides a strong foundation for those entering academia or arts administration.

Common career paths for graduates include:

Editor
Postsecondary English Teacher
Writer and Author
Content Developer
Copywriter
Arts Administrator
Marketing and Promotion Specialist

The focus on revising material and critiquing literary works ensures that graduates can apply their creative skills to real-world job situations effectively.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing Workshops

Craft and Theory courses

Literature courses

Internship

Electives

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Rolling admissions for spring semester

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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20332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20332 USD / year

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In-State

10706 USD / year

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Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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