Program Overview
The Creative Writing and Poetics at University of Washington is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 and Poetics 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 6,510 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
- Location: Bothell, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing and Poetics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Writing Workshop: Between Prose and Poetry
- Poetics Seminar: Cultural Change and Writing
- Writing Workshop: Between Fact and Imagination
- Poetics Seminar: Writers\x92 Research
- Poetics Seminar: Art, Technology, Practice
- Writing Workshop: Processes of Thinking and Memory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An application to the Graduate School and $85 application fee
- Two letters of recommendation, including at least one from a faculty member who can discuss your academic and writing abilities
- A Statement of Intent (2 - 3 pages, double-spaced) articulating your goals in pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing & Poetics. Please address how this program\xc2\x92s emphasis on poetics is a valuable mode of study for you and your creative work.
- A writing sample (no more than ten pages of poetry; twenty pages of prose; or twenty pages total of a multi-genre submission.)
- [Optional] Samples of Multi-Media or Multi-Art Work
- Unofficial transcripts from all prior academic work (college, university, technical school, etc.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,510 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 6,510 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Washington 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.
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