Program Overview
The Creative Writing at University of Central Arkansas is a MFA 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 662 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Conway, 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
- Advanced Forms and Theory of Poetry
- Advanced Forms and Theory of Fiction
- Advanced Forms and Theory of Creative Nonfiction
- Advanced Poetry Workshop
- Advanced Fiction Workshop
- Advanced Creative Nonfiction Workshop
- Novella Workshop
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 2.7 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).
- a brief statement on why he/she desires an MFA in Creative Writing.
- a 10- to 30-page portfolio for review in any of the following four areas: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or other.
- at least two upper-level undergraduate courses in Creative Writing on his/her transcript.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 662 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 662 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 444 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Central Arkansas 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 Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, United States
University of Central Arkansas is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-11
- Language English
- Duration 36 months