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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Conway, United States
2.5 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a master-level programme of the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

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 subject knowledge in Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Creative Producer
Design Assistant
Content Specialist

Curriculum

36 Credit hours. Courses named include Fiction Workshop
Multi-Genre Workshop
Novel Workshop
Nonfiction Workshop
Poetry Workshop
Studies in Contemporary Poetry. Thesis and non-thesis routes are mentioned. Internship
Practicum or clinical experience is part of the offer.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree
Graduate School admission
10-30 Page creative writing portfolio
Minimum GPA 2.70 and English proficiency as for graduate admission (portfolio requirement from the MFA programme page).

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor degree (or equivalent), Official transcripts from all universities with a NACES credential evaluation (course-by-course, GPA), Passport, Bank statement for 2 semesters, Department-specific materials, Minimum GPA 2.70 (some programmes higher).

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,500 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$26,100 USD

Program details

Campus	Conway Campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department	Film, Theatre, and Creative Writing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	75
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2.5 years.