Program Overview
The Creative Writing at CUNY Brooklyn College is a MFA programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, 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
- The Art of Fiction
- Fiction Workshop
- Reading Fiction
- Craft of Fiction
- Poetry Workshop
- The Craft of Poetry
- Playwriting Workshop
- Craft of Playwriting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and two letters of recommendation. Submit the following items in hard copy to the Graduate Deputy, English Department: a manuscript of original work in your intended genre (for fiction, about 30 pages; for poetry, about 20 pages; for playwriting, one full-length play, or two or more one-act plays); a personal statement (one-two pages). Refer to instructions at\xc2\xa0http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply.php\xc2\xa0.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact CUNY Brooklyn College 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 CUNY Brooklyn College
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, United States
CUNY Brooklyn College 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- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-25
- Language English