Program Overview
The Creative Writing - Master of Fine Arts at National University is a Master programme in Arts & Design, delivered Online. 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 - Master of Fine 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 416 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing - Master of Fine Arts programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Textual Strategies
- Seminar in Fiction
- Seminar in Poetry
- Seminar in Creative Nonfiction
- Basics of Screenwriting
- Pedagogy of Creative Writing
- Advanced Workshop in Fiction
- Adv Workshop in Fiction
- Advanced Workshop in Poetry
- Advanced Workshop in Poetry
- Adv Workshop in Lit Nonfiction
- Adv Workshop in Lit Nonfiction
- Adv Workshop in Screenwriting
- Adv Workshop in Screenwriting
- Writing for Young Adults
- Seminar in Literary Theory
- Multicultural Literature
- Literary Period or Movement I
- Literary Period or Movement II
- Seminar in Poetry
- Composition Pedagogy
- History of Rhetoric
- Modern Rhetoric
- Seminar in Literary Hypermedia
- Film Theory
- Film History: The Silents
- Film History: American Film
- Film Genre Studies
- World Film
- Comparative Literary Studies
- Pictures that Speak
- Seminar in a Theme I
- Seminar in a Theme II
- Great Directors: American
- Great Directors: International
- Research and Methodology
- Major Author Seminar I
- Major Author Seminar II
- Advanced Workshop in Fiction
- Adv Workshop in Fiction
- Advanced Workshop in Poetry
- Advanced Workshop in Poetry
- Adv Workshop in Lit Nonfiction
- Adv Workshop in Lit Nonfiction
- Adv Workshop in Screenwriting
- Adv Workshop in Screenwriting
- Thesis I (Practicum)
- Thesis II (Revision)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the University graduate admission requirements listed in the general information. In addition, applicants in creative writing should submit portfolios of their writing directly to: fmontesonti@nu.edu. The portfolio should include 20-30 pages of fiction or literary nonfiction (usually two to three short stories or essays), 10-20 pages of poetry, a completed screenplay, or a substantial sample of work in several forms. Based on the portfolio, applicants may be advised to complete one or more of the following undergraduate courses prior to enrolling in the advanced writing workshops:
- ENG 401 Fiction Workshop
- ENG 402 Poetry Workshop
- ENG 403 Screenwriting Workshop
BA English to MFA Transition Program
Students who are in the process of completing a BA with a major in English and concentration in creative writing at National University may be eligible for the BA to MFA transition program. Requirements for the transition program are listed under the Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree with a major in English in the catalog.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 416 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 416 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact National 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.
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