Program Overview
The Writing at Pacific University Oregon is a MFA 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 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 17,646 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,646 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Forest Grove, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Creative process
- Portfolio of fiction
- Portfolio of nonfiction
- Poetry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Creative manuscript Submit work in the genre you wish to study.
- Poetry: 10 pages
- Fiction: Up to 4000 words
- Nonfiction: Up to 4000 words
- Personal essay
- Critical analysis Maximum of three pages exploring some aspect of or element of craft in a literary work.
- Two letters of reference Fill out the top portion of the reference letter form (pdf) and send to your references.
- Transcripts Arrange for official, sealed transcripts of your undergraduate and/or graduate studies, showing evidence of degrees.
- Application fee A non-refundable fee of $50 is required for an application in one genre. A non-refundable fee of $75 is required for an application in two genres.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,646 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,646 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,646 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,646 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Pacific University Oregon 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 Pacific University Oregon
Pacific University Oregon
Hillsboro, United States
For more than 175 years, Pacific University has provided high-quality, high-access education that empowers students to uplift themselves and their communities. Founded as a school for orphans,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Jun, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
