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Tuition EUR 8,803 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 7,043 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Ramat Gan, Israel
Language English

Program Overview

The Creative Writing at Bar Ilan University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Creative Writing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 8,803 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 7,043 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
  5. Location: Ramat Gan, Israel

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Creative Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Instructions

A. Application Forms

  • Fill out and submit the English Department\'s Shaindy Rudoff Application Form.
  • Fill out the MA Committee\'s Hebrew online application which includes an application fee of 485 NIS.
  • If you need assistance filling out the MA committee form or cannot see the downloadable English version of this form, please email Nadia Jacobson at barilanwriting@gmail.com after completing your Shaindy Rudoff application.

    B. Additional materials required.Please email a writing sample of 20-30 doubled-spaced pages in 12 pt. font for application to the fiction and creative non-fiction tracks and 10-15 poems for the poetry track. Make sure your name is on each page.

  • Send via email or mail two letters of recommendation from teachers or employers. They must be on letterhead and signed.
  • Official, sealed transcripts for all your undergraduate and graduate work.
  • A photocopy of the first page of your Israeli ID or your passport (for non-Israelis) .
  • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 8,803 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 7,043 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

    Tuition fees: EUR 8,803 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 7,043 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Bar Ilan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Bar-Ilan University

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    Bar-Ilan University

    Ramat Gan, Israel

    Bar-Ilan University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

    University Profile
    • Start Date 2017-10-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months