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Litowitz MFA+MA Program in Creative Writing and English at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The Litowitz MFA+MA is a two-year programme in which students earn an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA in English simultaneously. Students complete a book-length creative thesis and an MA Capstone Essay, with full financial support for two academic years and two summers.

Faculty: Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of English  |  Duration: 2 years (full financial support for two academic years and two summers)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Coursework includes English 410 Introduction to Graduate Study, six creative writing workshops (four in the home genre, one out-of-genre, one in any genre), eight graduate seminars (two pre-1800, two post-1800), English 571 Teaching Creative Writing and a summer editorial practicum with TriQuarterly.org.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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