Creative Writing

689 Master's degrees in Creative Writing

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Writing

The Michener Center for Writers MFA in Writing is a three-year, fully funded residency program with a unique interdisciplinary focus. While writers apply and are admitted in a primary genre—fiction, poetry, playwriting or screenwriting—they also study a secondary genre during their time at the University of Texas at Austin.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$19,212/yr

Stetson University4,2(5)

DeLand, United States

Creative Writing

Expand and develop your creative practice by joining our dynamic community of writers and artists. The Creative Writing program of Stetson University is a two-year, low-residency program in creative writing with degrees in Prose and Poetry in the Expanded Field. Our program embraces all of the Americas, geographically and culturally, encouraging you to grow as a writer and global citizen.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$34,144/yr

Bath Spa University4,2(28)

Corsham, United Kingdom

Writing for Young People

The Writing for Young People programme offered by Bath Spa University is designed for writers for children, teenagers and young adults who aim to complete a novel, series of picture books or shorter stories for young children. It's a practical course, taught by experienced lecturers who are all published children's writers and/or industry professionals.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,023/yr

The University of Edinburgh4,1(143)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

The Comparative Literature programme at The University of Edinburgh draws on world-class teaching and research expertise across literatures, languages and cultures, from Scotland to Asia, Scandinavia to the Middle East. It can also be completed part-time over two years.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$43,424/yr

San Francisco State University3,9(7)

San Francisco, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing MA program from San Francisco State University is a two-year program with a focus on preparing students who are teaching or who want to teach creative writing and/or composition at the Community College level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$9,870/yr

University of Westminster4,3(116)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Professional Writing

The Professional Writing MA degree at University of Westminster is designed for those who want to turn their love of words and writing into a dynamic and fulfilling career. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,426/yr

Unitec Institute of Technology4,1(10)

Auckland, New Zealand

Creative Practice

The Creative Practice programme at Unitec Institute of Technology is a Level 9 master's degree designed for artistic innovation. This 180-credit qualification offers full-time study over 18 months or a three-year part-time route. Students refine professional skills through research-led projects in a dynamic studio environment.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$17,960/yr

University of Wyoming5,0(2)

Laramie, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

This fully-funded MFA program is dedicated entirely to prose. We teach a wide range of courses in fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid forms. Learn more with this program in Creative Writing from University of Wyoming.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,520/yr

Willamette University5,0(1)

Oregon, United States

Low Residency in Creative Writing

The Willamette University offers a degree in Low Residency in Creative Writing. The Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing program is unique in that it considers language as one among many available materials.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,000/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Writing for the Screen and Stage

The Writing for the Screen and Stage program at Northwestern University is founded upon these five principles, principles that have also guided Northwestern's highly successful undergraduate Creative Writing for the Media Program.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$45,946/yr

Old Dominion University4,3(12)

Norfolk, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Technical Writing

Technical Writing from Old Dominion University has a breadth of course offerings that provide students with the foundation for solving communication issues in the workplace.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$40,050/yr

University of North Texas4,3(24)

Denton, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing programme at the University of North Texas is a campus-based Master of Arts degree. This course typically takes two to three years to complete and is designed for those pursuing careers as authors or academics. Students engage in advanced literary study within a supportive and diverse community.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$16,404/yr

Nottingham Trent University4,3(172)

Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

This Creative Writing degree from Nottingham Trent University is one of the longest established postgraduate courses of its kind in the UK, with a strong record of publication by its graduates. Designed for talented and committed writers, the course is taught by a team of award-winning writers and academics.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,222/yr

Chatham University5,0(1)

Pittsburgh, United States

Creative Writing (Low residency)

Chatham University’s Creative Writing (Low residency) program grows from the legacy of Rachel Carson '29, a creative writer known for her social conscience. Our students understand that writing is ultimately a public act with the power to effect meaningful change.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,880/yr

University of Central Oklahoma5,0(3)

Edmond, United States

Creative Writing

Creative Writing from University of Central Oklahoma prepares English graduates to be productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and to contribute to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of our local and global communities.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$13,761/yr

University of Bristol4,3(99)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing course at University of Bristol consists of an original body of work - normally a novel, or a collection of poetry/short stories - with an accompanying critical element. The critical element will place the creative work in an informed and theorised analytical context.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$29,718/yr

University of Surrey4,4(70)

Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing programme offered at the University of Surrey is about more than just words. It’s a pathway to discovering your own voice and genre, experimenting with form and honing your technical abilities.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$29,582/yr

University of Brighton4,1(51)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

At Creative Writing from University of Brighton we encourage writing that helps readers and writers to understand, shape and connect with the world beyond the classroom. Working with professional writers, you will develop your skills to produce and share stories in a variety of genres.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$24,290/yr

University of Southampton4,4(91)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)

This one-year (2-semester) Creative Writing - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$40,242/full

Nanyang Technological University4,2(136)

Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing and Publishing

In the Creative Writing and Publishing course offered by Nanyang Technological University learn about digital design and hone your publishing skills especially in emerging digital technologies including podcasts, audio books, games, web design and publishing for tablets, e-readers, and mobile devices.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$32,926/yr