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Creative Writing

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Tuition USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MFA
Duration 36 months
Deadline 2031-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Lawrence, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Creative Writing at University of Kansas 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

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Lawrence, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Creative Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Thesis: 15hrs
  2. Writing workshops: 12hrs
  3. Other courses: 9hrs
  4. Literature courses: 12hrs
  5. Total: 48hrs

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A resum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vitae.
  • A statement of approximately 500 words describing your interests, training, experience (including teaching experience), academic ability, and goals.
  • Letters of recommendation from three professors. Recommenders are strongly encouraged to submit their letters electronically through ApplyWeb. Paper letters must be submitted on the institution\'s letterhead, in a sealed envelope, addressed directly to the Graduate Director. Letters should, if possible, speak to potential as a teacher, although they should primarily be focused on academic and scholarly ability.
  • Copies of G.R.E. scores in the General Aptitude Test, taken within five years of application date. These tests should be taken well in advance of the application deadline of December 31. The English department does not require applicants to take the GRE Subject Exam. To submit scores to us, use university code 6871, department code 2501. Score reports will be delayed because of the GRE testing format revisions.\xc2\xa0Information on the score reporting schedule.
  • One official transcript from each university previously attended. Scanned or electronic copies of official transcripts are acceptable for the application. Advising reports, web-based grade report forms, or other documents that say "Unofficial Copy or Transcript" are not acceptable. If you are uncertain what constitutes an official transcript, please contact the Graduate Secretary, Lydia Ash,\xc2\xa0lash@ku.edu.\xc2\xa0KU requires a minimum GPA of 3.25 for regular admission to the graduate program.
  • M.A. and PhD literature track applicants must submit two examples of academic writing. MFA candidates must submit thirty total pages of prose (fiction or nonfiction)--multiple stories or a longer piece are acceptable. Poetry writing candidates should submit about fifteen pages of poetry. Screen or Playwriting candidates should submit at least one one-act play. Creative Writing PhD applicants must submit one example of creative writing (prose, poetry, or a one-act play), and one example of academic writing. Please upload writing samples with your online application (preferred).

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 924 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 395 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 7

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Kansas 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 Kansas

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    University of Kansas

    Lawrence, United States

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2031-12-17
    • Start Date 2018-08-20
    • Language English
    • Duration 36 months
    • Credits 15
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