Program Overview
The Creative Writing at University of Houston Victoria is a Master 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 5.5
- Tuition: USD 16,090 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,085 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Victoria, 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
- Introduction to Publishing
- Publication Design
- Legal Environment of Publishing and Contracts
- Style and Editing
- Digital Publishing
- Selected Topics in English
- British Literary History
- American Literary History
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 2 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).
- General Admission Requirements. Admission to Graduate Studies (see Graduate Admission requirements).
- Program Admission. In addition to meeting university admissions requirements for a graduate degree, prospective creative writing students must submit the following application materials:
- A one to two-page letter that states the applicant\xc2\x92s reasons for applying to the program and their\xc2\xa0personal and/or professional objectives
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A twenty to thirty-page creative writing sample.
- Submit official GRE scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,090 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,085 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,090 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 7,085 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Houston Victoria 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 University of Houston Victoria
University of Houston Victoria
Victoria, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120