MFA Creative Writing at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The creative writing program in the Department of English offers the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree for students committed to pursuing the writing life. This three-year degree provides advanced, graduate-level coursework in writing, language, and literature, as well as study in a related field. The third year of the program focuses on the final development of a book-length manuscript suitable for publication.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 3 years / Plan C 45 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, MFA Creative Thesis, Creative Writing Electives, Outside Courses, Genres.

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Entry requirements

The program does not require a graduate degree for admission. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. The MFA in Creative Writing does not require undergraduate work in English literature or an undergraduate degree in literature. Students come from a variety of educational backgrounds and life experiences. Applicants should be aware, however, that graduate coursework in literature and/or language is required once admitted to the program. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan C 45 credits

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