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Creative Writing and Literary Arts

University of Alaska Anchorage Rank #969
Tuition USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Anchorage, United States
Language English

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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6
  4. Tuition: USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. 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:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. ["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

  • Personal essay (see the\xc2\xa0department website\xc2\xa0for topic and detailed instructions).
  • List of references, including email addresses; no need to send reference letter.
  • Unofficial transcripts.
  • Creative work: your best work

    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 logo

    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