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Master of Creative Writing

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, 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

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA in the degree or last 60 semester units
English proficiency and programme-specific materials; programmes may set higher requirements.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent; good standing; programme-specific materials (statement, recommendations, writing sample, test scores)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 110
PTE Academic 59
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,838 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Department	Creative Writing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30,54
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.