Program Overview
The Creative Writing at Florida Atlantic University is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 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 United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: USD 20,496 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,392 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boca Raton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing 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
- Teaching Creative Writing
- Translation Workshop
- Workshop: Fiction Writing
- Nonfiction Forms
- Creative Nonfiction Workshop
- Prose Forms
- Special Topics: Creative Writing and Bookarts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
Applying as an international student requires a few more steps in the application process.
Applications must include:
- Writing Sample
- A Brief Statement of Intent
- Two letters of recommendation
- Undergraduate transcripts (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Online application
- Application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,496 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,392 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,496 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,392 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, United States
Florida Atlantic University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-09
- Language English
- Duration 36 months