Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

For more than 30 years, writers have come to American University to develop their work and exchange ideas in the District’s only creative writing MFA program. Our graduate workshops provide a rigorous yet supportive environment where students explore a range of approaches to the art and craft of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
As an MFA student at American, you are free to pursue a single genre or explore several. You will acquire a deeper understanding of your own work and hone your skills in a collaborative setting.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MFA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

For more than 30 years, writers have come to American University to develop their work and exchange ideas in the District’s only creative writing MFA program. Our graduate workshops provide a rigorous yet supportive environment where students explore a range of approaches to the art and craft of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
As an MFA student at American, you are free to pursue a single genre or explore several. You will acquire a deeper understanding of your own work and hone your skills in a collaborative setting.

Admission Requirements

IELTS

7+

TOEFL

100+

PTE Academic

68+

Application Deadline

01 Feb 2024

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Scholarships

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Creative Writing MFA

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01 Feb, 2024Application Deadline

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