Overview

Choose from courses in poetry, fiction and non-fiction (travel, magazine, memoir, science writing, personal essay, etc). Professional internships give you the opportunity to join Chicago’s vibrant literary scene—and to start a rewarding creative career.

Key Features

Carl Sandburg, Richard Wright, Gwendolyn Brooks, Nelson Algren, Lorraine Hansberry, Saul Bellow: these are just a few of the literary voices that grew out of Chicago—not to mention the many esteemed writers working and living in the city today.

While sharpening your skills here, you’ll join the city’s thriving literary and publishing community by engaging with visiting writers and editors and taking part in internships in publishing and teaching. Join the Writing and Publishing program at DePaul University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing

Travel Writing

Writing for Magazines

Science Writing

Writing Fiction

Writing Poetry

Novels

Writing the Literature of Fact

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, though we encourage you to submit your application materials eight to 10 weeks prior.

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A strong record of previous academic achievement.

Relevant course work in creative writing or experience with creating writing gained on the job or through endeavors such as publishing original work and/or participating in a writers' circle or group.

Official transcripts detailing course work from all colleges and universities you have attended.

A résumé that summarizes your education and relevant experience.

A reflective essay, from 500 to 750 words long, describing your objectives in applying to DePaul's MA in Writing and Publishing program and your plans for the future.

A portfolio (approximately 25 pages) of representative creative writing.

A $40 domestic application fee, $75 international application fee.

Two letters of recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19488 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19488 USD / year

≈ 19488 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19488 USD / year

≈ 19488 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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