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Fine Arts - Creative Writing

Syracuse University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Syracuse, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Fine Arts - Creative Writing at Syracuse University is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 Fine Arts - 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Syracuse, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Fine Arts - Creative Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • FICTION APPLICANTS: UPLOAD your 20 page maximum writing sample with your EMBARK application by DECEMBER 15. In addition to uploading your fiction writing sample to your online application through Embark, please mail in one hard copy as well by December 15 to: to Sarah Harwell, Associate Director of Creative Writing, Department of English, Syracuse University, 401 Hall of Languages, Syracuse NY 13244-1170.
  • POETRY APPLICANTS: UPLOAD your 10-12 POEMS with EMBARK application by December 15.
    Do NOT mail in your poetry writing sample.

Admission is based primarily on the writing sample, but also upon the academic record. Thus, letters of recommendation should address not only the student’s creative work, but also his or her general preparedness for advanced graduate study. Likewise in their personal statements on the application for graduate study, students should state their reasons for pursuing an M.F.A. in creative writing as well as describe their own backgrounds as writers.

Standardized Tests

The SAT/ACT is not required of any student studying outside the U.S. and currently enrolled in a school that does not follow the American system of education (including U.S. citizens living abroad). SAT Subject Tests are not required.

*Please note, prospective Division I student athletes must take the SAT or ACT in order to meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

In addition, if your native language is not English you must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). If you are a U.S. citizen and your native language is not English you are encouraged to take either the TOEFL or IELTS to demonstrate your proficiency. More specific information on English Proficiency Requirements is provided below. In addition, Syracuse University will consider results of the PTE Academic for English proficiency.

English Proficiency

All international students whose native language is not English are required to have an official TOEFL , IELTS or PTE Academic score report sent directly to the University from the testing service.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Syracuse 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 Syracuse University

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Syracuse University

Syracuse, United States

private university in Syracuse, New York, United States

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months