M.F.A. Creative Writing at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.F.A. in Creative Writing emphasizes the craft of writing and concentrates on the student's original work. The programme aims to help students produce publishable theses and secure teaching, writing or editing positions after graduation.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: English | Duration: 45 credit hours minimum; typically three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Core courses in Introduction to Graduate Study and Practicum in Literary Editing and Publishing, 18 hours of writing workshops and craft seminars in fiction, poetry and nonfiction, 12 hours of pedagogy, literature or rhetoric courses, and a book-length manuscript thesis (9 hours minimum).

Career pathways

Teaching, writing or editing positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission and English proficiency requirements apply. Bachelor's degree in English or a related field with a 3.20 average or equivalent; three letters of recommendation; a 12-20 page writing sample; a two-to-three page personal statement. Admission is for fall start only. Applicants with a non-English bachelor's degree may be required to take undergraduate English and American literature surveys.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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