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Master of Creative Writing
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- 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 degree from a regionally accredited institution or approved equivalent
- department requirements (GRE/GMAT
- recommendations) vary
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or approved equivalent, department requirements (GRE/GMAT, recommendations) vary
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the selected graduate program requirements and the Graduate College deadline. Complete the online graduate application. Upload academic transcripts and any department-specific admission documents. Pay the application fee where required. Arrange final official transcripts following admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,123 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $95 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Las Vegas main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | English |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 54 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,123 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,705 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.