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Master of Creative Writing

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A one-year masters combining writing workshops with one-to-one mentoring.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Creative Writing can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Creative Writing Specialist
Creative Writing Associate

Curriculum

Compulsory modules in Creative Prose (20 credits combined)
Literature
Creativity and Society (10) and Individual Project Development across two semesters (20)
A 30-credit creative dissertation in the spring and summer
10 credits of optional modules.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (three-year degrees reviewed)
good standing
transcripts showing at least six semesters
minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester units (3.0 recommended); the department makes the final decision and may require more (GPA
GRE or GMAT).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent (3-year degrees reviewed for equivalency); good standing; transcripts with at least 6 semesters; department makes final decision

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Creative Writing. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,000 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Long Beach
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	English
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.