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Creative Writing

Northern Michigan University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline Jun, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Marquette, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Creative Writing at Northern Michigan University is a MA 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6
  4. Tuition: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Michigan City, 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. Genres of Writing
  2. Seminar in the English Language
  3. Major Authors
  4. Literary Movements
  5. Seminar in American Literature
  6. Seminar in British Literature
  7. Special Topics
  8. Directed Study
  9. Form and Technique of Fiction and Creative Nonfiction
  10. Form and Technique of Poetry
  11. Specialty Area Workshops
  12. Fiction Workshop
  13. Genres of Writing
  14. Special Topics
  15. Directed Study
  16. Fiction Workshop
  17. Directed Study
  18. Poetry Workshop
  19. Genres of Writing
  20. Special Topics
  21. Directed Study
  22. Poetry Workshop
  23. Directed Study
  24. Nonfiction Workshop
  25. Special Topics
  26. Directed Study
  27. Creative Nonfiction Workshop

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants are required to comply with the regular admission requirements of the Office of Graduate Education, which include an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0.  
  • In addition, students must have either: a). a bachelor\'s degree in English, or  b). a minimum of 30 credit hours in undergraduate English courses, or equivalents, demonstrating broad familiarity with literature in English, with a minimum GPA in these courses of 3.0.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University logo

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, United States

public university established in 1899 and located in Marquette, Michigan, U.S.

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jun, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2026
  • Language English