Program Overview
The Creative Writing at Desert Research Institute 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Nevada, 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
- Graduate Workshop in Poetry/Fiction
- Creative Writing Curriculum
- Thesis Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to submit, for Department of English graduate Committee approval a_ a creative writing sample of 30 pages in fiction or 10 pages in length of poetry, demonstrating the students strongest work in the genre of application; b) a scholarly writing sample of ca/ 15 pages in length, demonstrating readiness for graduate study in English; c) a 2-3 page statement of intent, including declaration of genre of study; d) official transcripts; e) three letters of recommendation; and f) GRE scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Desert Research Institute 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 Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute
Nevada, U.S.
Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a nonprofit research campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and a sister property of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), the organization that...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 10 year(s)