Overview

Whether you're interested in fiction, poetry, or nonfiction, our program provides you with the tools needed to achieve your writing goals.

Kent State University's degree in Creative Writing is a rigorous program designed to cultivate students' talents in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. With a focus on both craft and critical theory, the program offers personalized mentorship and opportunities for in-depth workshops, allowing students to refine their voice and technique.

Through a combination of writing practice and literary study, the M.F.A. prepares graduates for careers in writing, publishing, and academia, while fostering the creative growth necessary to succeed as professional writers.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Critique creative literary works in a workshop environment.

Critique and revise their own material.

Create a high quality publishable work of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, drama or literary translation.

Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of theories and practices of creative writing and the creative process.

Develop skills in creative writing in real world job situations.

Careers

Graduates of Kent State’s M.F.A. Degree in Creative Writing are equipped for careers in writing, publishing, teaching, and the arts. The program’s focus on developing voice, craft, and storytelling across genres prepares students to excel as novelists, poets, screenwriters, and editors.

With opportunities for workshops, mentorship, and literary engagement, graduates often pursue roles as authors, creative writing professors, literary editors, and content creators, contributing to the literary and cultural landscape.

Editors

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

Postsecondary teachers, all other

Writers and authors

Content development

Copywriting

Marketing and promotion

Publishing

Arts administration

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 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 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

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

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Non-residents

20332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20332 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10706 USD / year

≈ 10706 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 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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