Program Overview
The Creative Writing at University of Kentucky is a MA 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 Greece 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Lexington, United States, Greece
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
- At least 9 hours of graduate writing workshop, ENG 607
- At least 6 hours of courses related to the study of creative writing genres (ex. Craft of Poetry, Craft of Creative Nonfiction, Special Topics in Poetry/Fiction/Nonfiction, courses in Creative Writing Pedagogy, Publishing, etc.)
- At least 6 hours of graduate courses designated as ENG, at the 600 or 700 levels, offered by the English department
- d. At least 3 hours from a focus area outside the English department
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should discuss your creative interests, the specific genre(s) you would like to pursue, and how your interests and goals fit with the English Department. 1-2 pages, single-spaced.
- Writing Sample: The writing sample should be creative work, not analytical prose, 10-25 pages, and may include a selection of poems, fiction, or creative non-fiction. Formatting: double-space all prose, begin each new piece on a new page, and include your name and the page number on each page of the document.
- Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended. If an applicant is offered and accepts admission, the Graduate School will require official transcripts.
- Applicants should have a minimum 2.75 on a 4.0 scale undergraduate grade point average and a 3.00 on all graduate work.
- University of Kentucky graduates should note their degrees on the application but are not required to submit transcripts.
- Letters of Recommendation: Contact information for three people who can evaluate your qualifications for graduate work in creative writing. Please email your recommenders to let them know that the Graduate School will contact them for a letter of recommendation which they can upload into the system.
- CV or Resume
- Official copy of GRE required upon enrollment: These scores should be sent directly from Education Testing Service (ETS).
- Application Fee. You can pay the application fee on-line. The application fee is $65 for domestic and $75 for international applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 26,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
