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Eastern Oregon University Online
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Online USA
Master degree
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Eastern Oregon University's MFA in Creative Writing provides hands-on writing and editing experience during summer residencies and online courses. In addition to helping you grow as an author or teacher, the program focuses on skills required for editing, copywriting, publishing and marketing roles. Hone your talents by working one-on-one with faculty who take each genre seriously. You can also choose a Young Adult Writing emphasis, learning to craft prose or poems that inspire young readers.


Kingston University
MA in Creative Writing - Distance Learning
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Whether you want to develop your overall craft of creative writing or specialise in a particular form, this Creative Writing MA will help you achieve your goals. Our award-winning former creative writing students include Booker-shortlisted Oyinkan Braithwaite, Joe Pierson, who won the Bridport Prize, Stefan Mohammed, awarded the Dylan Thomas Prize, Bafta-winner Sarah Woolner, the acclaimed poet Dom Bury and celebrated novelist Faiqa Mansab.


Open University
MA in Creative Writing
- Online United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
This MA in Creative Writing qualification is an opportunity to develop your skills as a writer in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scriptwriting for film, radio and the stage. You will be able to write in a genre of your choice and experiment with at least one other through practical and inspiring activities. You will work towards producing a substantial piece of your own creative writing to a professional standard.
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Northeastern University London
MA Contemporary Creative Writing
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The Master of Arts in Contemporary Creative Writing at Northeastern University London equips students with the knowledge, craft skills and discipline needed to be a creative writer now. There are more routes to publication available than ever before. However, navigating the twenty-first century literary marketplace requires specialist skills and knowledge alongside artistic prowess.


American College Dublin
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- County Dublin, Ireland
Master of Fine Arts
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The one-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing offers aspiring and published writers a program which examines the process and practice of producing prose fiction. Experience a dynamic live-online program that blends engaging online classes with the opportunity to connect with peers during monthly workshops at the historic childhood home of Oscar Wilde.


Manchester Metropolitan University
MA in Creative Writing
- Manchester, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Join our community of internationally renowned, award-winning writers at the Manchester Writing School, where collaboration and experimentation are at the heart of what we do.


Savannah College of Art and Design
M.F.A. in Writing
- Savannah, USA
MA
Full time
90 hours
Distance Learning
English
SCAD writing students master storytelling across film, TV, journalism, podcasting, and social media. With hands-on experience in immersive reality, sitcoms, and ads, they craft compelling narratives for diverse industries, gaining skills to thrive in today’s dynamic media landscape.


Johns Hopkins University, Advanced Academic Programs
Master of Arts in Writing
- Online USA
MA
Full time, Part time
16 months
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Fuel your creativity, craft, and passion for storytelling with Johns Hopkins University's 100% online MA in Writing program. You'll study with prolific writers with publishing credits that include high-profile magazines, literary journals, and newspapers. Plus, join a thriving writing community to network with emerging and established writers with diverse backgrounds. You can customize the 10 courses for your specialty, be it fiction or nonfiction. Get started now to finish in 18 to 36 months.


Emerson College
MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing
- Boston, USA
Master degree
Full time, Part time
5 semesters
Distance Learning
English
Emerson College’s MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing is one of the first online, asynchronous programs designed to help students craft professional-level stories and novels. We welcome writers from various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, mystery, thrillers, and young adult fiction. Housed in the Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing within the School of the Arts, our flexible program enables you to hone your writing skills from anywhere in the world. With online workshops, literature seminars, and publishing courses, you can improve your craft, explore genre history, and learn the steps to publish your work.


Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing for Film, Television, and Digital Media
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Master degree
Full time
6 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The MFA program in Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media will fine-tune your ability to deliver compelling stories, characters, and scripts that grab the reader’s attention. The MFA is an intensive program that concentrates exclusively on writing, pitching, and the business side of being a professional writer. Complete a portfolio of feature and television scripts that can be used to market your skills as a writer.


Teesside University
MA in Creative Writing
- Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
This supportive and non-residency online creative writing course is your opportunity to develop your writing practice at the times that work for you, wherever you are in the world. The course is taught by distance learning with no requirement to attend classes at a set time.


North Central College
Master of Arts in Professional and Creative Writing
- Naperville, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
The online Master of Arts in professional and creative writing helps writers be successful, whether they are looking to write a novel or polish their professional writing skills. Our program cultivates the writing, reading, and critical thinking skills necessary for business professionals and creative writers. Our students are often both. Our classes center on a community of writers who share common goals and practices, and they are led by faculty mentors, who publish widely and who care deeply about the success of each student. There’s a strong emphasis on personal development and skill enhancement. The degree honors the entirety of the writer who aspires to write for internal and external audiences within and beyond the workplace.


Maharishi International University
MFA in Creative Writing
- Fairfield, USA
Master degree
Distance Learning
English
In this MFA, you will complete a book-length manuscript of publishable quality with professional support, a unique opportunity to launch your writing career. Though our program centers on literary writing, we welcome students interested in speculative fiction. We stimulate cross-genre work, experimentation, and the stretching of boundaries, tailoring mentorships to your particular interests and needs. We’re here to help you fulfill your unique vision as a poet/writer.


Columbia University - School of the Arts
MFA in Writing
- New York, USA
MA
Distance Learning
English
The Columbia University MFA Writing Program is highly regarded for its rigorous approach to literary instruction and for its faculty of acclaimed writers and editors who are devoted and dedicated teachers. The faculty, the students, and the curriculum represent and foster a full range of artistic and literary diversity. Students are encouraged to make the most of their own artistic instincts and to realize as fully as possible, beyond any perceived limitations, their potential as writers.


Columbia University
MFA in Writing
- Manhattan, USA
MA
Distance Learning
English
The Columbia University MFA Writing Program is highly regarded for its rigorous approach to literary instruction and for its faculty of acclaimed writers and editors who are devoted and dedicated teachers. The faculty, the students, and the curriculum represent and foster a full range of artistic and literary diversity. Students are encouraged to make the most of their own artistic instincts and to realize as fully as possible, beyond any perceived limitations, their potential as writers.
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Many creative writing programs supplement classroom instruction with interactive hands-on events, so students can see writing in action. Students are encouraged to attend theater performances, poetry readings, film screenings and prose performances throughout the surrounding community.
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