MFA Creative Writing at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The MFA in Creative Writing gives emerging writers a rigorous, supportive environment to develop their craft in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction, building on a literary tradition that began at the university in 1947.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Workshops, seminars and public readings with close faculty mentorship in fiction, poetry or creative nonfiction, culminating in a strong writing portfolio.

Career pathways

Authors, editors, writing instructors, and roles in publishing and content creation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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