Program Overview
The Creative Writing at Arizona State University is a Master 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 6
- Tuition: USD 21,672 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Tempe, 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
- Forms of Poetry
- Writing Workshop
- Studies in Modern and Contemporary American Literature
- Studies in Modernist and Postmodern Literature and Theory
- Creative Methods
- Forms of Fiction
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).
- The application fee online via Graduate Education application ($70 domestic and $90 international)
- Three (3) hardcopy letters of recommendation sent to the department
- A personal r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vitae submitted online via Graduate Education application
- A personal statement including your writing background, intended area of specialization, a brief self-evaluation of recent work, and goals submitted online via Graduate Education application (single-spaced, up to 1000 words)
- Three (3) hardcopies of a manuscript sample: up to 20 pages of poetry or 30 pages of prose (Note: our program offers tracks in fiction and poetry; we do not have a creative nonfiction track.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,672 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 21,672 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arizona 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 Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Tempe, United States
Arizona 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- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months