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Tuition USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree Master
Deadline 2004-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Kansas City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Creative Writing and Media Arts at University of Missouri - Kansas City is a Master 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 Media 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 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  5. Location: Kansas City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Creative Writing and Media 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. English: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-fiction
  2. Communications Studies: Screenwriting
  3. Theatre: Playwriting

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The application process is competitive. Satisfying the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

The applicant must hold:

  • a B.A. in English, or a B.A. degree that includes at least 30 hours of sophomore-, junior- or senior-level English courses, or the equivalent. Applicants with fewer than 30 hours of undergraduate English courses may be admitted and assigned additional coursework as part of their program. These extra hours are added to the hours required for graduation.
  • a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average in undergraduate work and a 3.0 average in undergraduate English coursework. In unusual circumstances, the Graduate Committee may consider applicants with lower grade-point averages.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Missouri - Kansas City 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 Missouri - Kansas City

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University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, United States

University of Missouri - Kansas City 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 2004-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-01
  • Language English