Program Overview
The Fiction and Poetry (Master of Fine Arts) at University of Miami is a MFA programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Fiction and Poetry (Master of Fine Arts) 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,900 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,900 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Miami, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fiction and Poetry (Master of Fine Arts) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Poets Write Memoir: Lyric, Narrative, and Memory
- Creative Writing: Fiction III
- Form in Fiction: Writers on Writing
- Things, Minds, and Feelings in the Eighteenth-Century British Novel
- Teaching College Literature
- American Liuterature 1800-1865
- Critical Readings in Caribbean Studies: What is Caribbean Studies?
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Upload a writing sample of fiction or poetry. Up to thirty pages in fiction or twelve pages in poetry. The committee reads the sample writing with great interest so submit work that reflects your best work. No manuscripts can be returned, and applicants should retain copies of all work submitted.
StatementThe statement of purpose gives the committee a sense of the writer or poets intentions and how they hope to meet them within our program. This statement isnt just about why you want to be a writer, but how being in a community of writers and working with faculty and your peers will help you develop your life as a writer or poet. Next to the writing sample, this statement is of greatest interest to the committee.
Three Letters of RecommendationSubmit three letters of recommendation from persons who can speak to the applicants potential as a writer and a student.
Official TranscriptsEnglish Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,900 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,900 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,900 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,900 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Miami 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 Miami
University of Miami
Coral Gables, United States
private university in Coral Gables, Florida, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
