Program Overview
The Creative Writing at University of South Florida 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tampa, 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
- 18 hours in writing workshops and craft seminars
- 3 hours in graduate studies
- 15 hours in pedagogy and literature courses, and
- 9 hours in thesis studies (taken in the final year of the program)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students accepted into the program will begin coursework in the fall. No applications will be considered for spring or summer admission.
an undergraduate degree, preferably in English, from an accredited institution, with a 3.2 average, or its equivalent
a competitive Verbal aptitude score on the GRE general test, with a target Analytical Writing score of 4.0 (while the Quantitative score is not a determining factor in our admission decisions, both Verbal and Quantitative scores are factors in some university scholarships and fellowships)
three letters of recommendation, preferably from former English instructors, assessing the student\'s potential to do graduate level work
a writing sample in one genre only: 12-20 pages of double-spaced fiction; 12-20 pages of double-spaced creative nonfiction, or 10-15 pages of single-spaced poetry
a two-to-three page personal statement, describing the student\'s background, purpose for attending graduate school, and career goals
a completed application submitted online through the Graduate Admissions Office
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida 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 South Florida
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
University of South Florida 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 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months