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Master of English Creative Writing
- Vermillion, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The programme covers literature and cultural studies, Rhetoric and composition, Creative writing and linguistics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying English Creative Writing can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Advertising/public relations executive
- Content manager
- Creative writer
- Editor
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Technical writer
- Publisher
- Researcher
- Software developer
- Teacher
- Public servant
Curriculum
- 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the English major and a Creative Writing concentration. Courses include Introduction to Literary Studies
- British Literature I: Beginnings to
- British Literature II:
- American Literature: Colonial Era to the Present
- Senior Portfolio
- In Process Workshop
- Creative Nonfiction Workshop
- Fiction Writing
- Poetry Writing
- Playwriting and Multi-genre Creative Writing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited bachelor degree with official transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Resume and recommendation letters
- GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
- Programme-specific GPA and deadlines
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 53)
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with official transcripts, Statement of purpose, Resume and letters of recommendation, Test scores (GRE/GMAT) only where the programme requires, Some programmes apply only through a Specialty CAS
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- Qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,441 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $38 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Vermillion Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Department of English |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Competitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships, Check departmental eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
5 Dec 2026
21 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 5 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,441 USD per year. The application fee is $38 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,749 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 169.