Program Overview
The Creative Writing at Florida State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tallahassee, 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
- 21-24 hours of work in writing, of which:
- 21-24 hours in literature and related courses, including ENG 5079 (Issues in Literary and Cultural Studies).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The online application opens on August 1, 2015 for admission to the fall semester 2016, and it closes on December 17, 2015. The following items are required to complete an application:
- Submit an electronic application at https://admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp/
- The following items should be uploaded in the supporting documents portion of the application
2) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3) Writing Sample (applicants to the literature or rhetoric program should submit a critical essay; applicants to the creative writing program should submit 10 poems, a story, or a chapter from a novel)
4) GRE Scores GRE Scores (Please note: GRE General Test scores are required for all degree applications: the GRE Subject Test is not required for any degree application)
5) Unofficial Transcripts
- Submit letters of recommendation through the electronic application. Note: Our online application system does not support submission of recommendation letters via Interfolio.
- Submit the application fee upon completion of the electronic application.
- Submit official transcripts (from every university attended) and GRE scores to:
Florida State University
282 Champions Way
PO Box 3062400
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2400
Important: students applying for the MFA or the PhD in Creative Writing should specify intended genre (poetry, fiction, non-fiction) in the appropriate space in the application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida State 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 State University
Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States
Florida State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-12-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months