Program Overview
The Creative Writing at University of Arizona is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,729 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 812 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tucson, 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
- Four Creative Writing workshops in Fiction, Poetry, or Creative Nonfiction, depending upon genre of admittance.
- Two Creative Writing Craft Seminars: one in genre of admittance and one in another genre. We offer two to four 596h seminars each semester, in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Topics vary every semester.
- Five Electives: Electives may include coursework in the English Department or in other departments, workshops outside primary genre, additional ENG seminars, internships (up to 6 units), and preceptorship credits (up to 6 units for Writing Program GATs). Courses outside English require CW Program Director approval.
- One Manuscript Independent Study taken during students final semester.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Four Creative Writing workshops in Fiction, Poetry, or Creative Nonfiction, depending upon genre of admittance.
- Four Creative Writing Craft Seminars: At least one in genre of admittance and one in another genre. We offer two to four 596h seminars each semester, in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Topics vary every semester.
- Five Electives: Electives may include coursework in the English Department or in other departments, workshops outside primary genre, additional seminars, internships (up to 6 units), and preceptorship credits (up to 6 units for Writing Program GATs). Courses outside English require CW Program Director approval.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,729 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 812 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,729 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 812 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Arizona 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 Arizona
University of Arizona
Tucson, United States
public university in Tucson, Arizona, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
