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Master of Creative Writing and Publishing

DePaul University

  • Chicago, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-year master's that combines creative writing with the business of publishing.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Creative Writing and Publishing. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Administrative Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Operations Assistant
  • Program Assistant

Curriculum

  • Core module on the business of publishing (create)
  • With options such as strategic marketing and sales
  • Content development and production
  • Writers' workshop
  • Ten critical challenges for creative writers and a workshop in popular genre writing. An optional placement year can be added.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
  • Official or evaluated transcripts
  • Programme-specific materials
  • No university-wide minimum GPA
  • Some programmes prefer 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Grade/academic selection criteria: No university-wide minimum
  • Some programmes prefer 3.0 on 4.0

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution; official or evaluated transcripts; programme-specific materials

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 53
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,741 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusChicago (Loop and Lincoln Park campuses)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Arts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value58
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteDePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Publishing.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    366 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.