Program Overview
The Creative Writing and Literary Arts at University of Alaska Anchorage is a MA programme in Arts & Design, 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 arts & design. 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 and Literary Arts programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Anchorage, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing and Literary Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["Graduate Writer\'s Workshop: Poetry", "Graduate Writer\'s Workshop: Fiction", "Graduate Writer\'s Workshop: Literary Nonfiction", \'Studies in Form and Theory\', \'Literary Practicum\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Fiction\xc2\xa0\xc2\x97 One story (15 pages or less) or a chapter of a novel accompanied by a brief synopsis
Poetry\xc2\xa0\xc2\x97 Ten pages of poetry, no more than one poem to a page
Literary nonfiction\xc2\xa0\xc2\x97 Fifteen pages or less of an essay, memoir or other creative work of nonfiction.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alaska Anchorage 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 University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, United States
University of Alaska Anchorage is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-04-15
- Language English