Program Overview
The Creative Writing at University of Texas El Paso is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, Spanish over 36 months, delivered Hybrid. 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, Spanish
- Study mode: Hybrid
- Tuition: USD 909 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 424 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
- Location: El Paso, 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
- Narrative Theory and Poetics
- Forms and Techniques of Fiction
- Forms and Techniques of Poetry
- Writing the Novel
- Advanced Screenwriting
- Advanced Creative Nonfiction
- Ten Problems for the Fiction Writer
- Writing Children\x92s Literature
- Variable Topics
- Advanced Playwriting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in any field of study
- A creative writing sample. If it is poetry, your sample should be between 8 to 10 poems. If it is prose (fiction, drama, screenplay, creative non-fiction or literary essay) not more than 20 pages or 6.000 words.
- An official transcript of your undergraduate studies
- A Statement of Purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 909 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 424 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 909 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 424 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Texas El Paso 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 Texas El Paso
University of Texas El Paso
United States
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, it is the third oldest...
University Profile- Language English, Spanish
- Duration 36 months