Creative Writing

689 Master's degrees in Creative Writing

San Diego State University4,5(35)

San Diego, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

Each MFA course in Creative Writing at San Diego State University is taught by an award-winning poet, essayist, or fiction writer (as well as a visiting artist, lecturer, editor, researcher).

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

1 year$11,548/yr

Kansas State University4,2(40)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

English (Online)

The English (Online) Master's Degree program from Kansas State University will help you become a better writer, a better reader and communicator, and a more creative and critical thinker to advance your knowledge, your skills and your career.

M.A. Part-time Online

1 year$16,530/yr

Edinburgh Napier University4,3(75)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Screenwriting

Throughout this Screenwriting MA course from Edinburgh Napier University you'll develop skills in writing, script-editing and project development for the film, television and digital fiction industries

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

1 year$26,801/yr

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Modern and Contemporary Writing

This Modern and Contemporary Writing MA course from the University of East Anglia combines criticism and creativity. It’s a unique opportunity to study contemporary literature where it's being made and where modernism is alive in the present.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,804/yr

OnCampus London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom

Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$30,451/full

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Creative Writing Major (MArts)

Strengthen your relationship with the written word across fiction, poetry, drama, and emerging and experimental genres with the Creative Writing Major (MArts) programme from Curtin University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,168/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Professional Writing

The Professional Writing degree at the University of Cincinnati offers coursework in many forms of specialized writing, including technical, business, and health.

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

2 years$26,644/yr

University of Nottingham4,3(124)

Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

Creative Writing programme offered at the University of Nottingham will explore contemporary poetry, fiction and hybrid forms of writing (which cross genres), as well as building on your own critical writing skills.

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

1 yearTuition not available

Queen Margaret University4,2(30)

Musselburgh, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Digital Campaigning and Content Creation

Digital content has radically changed from a desirable extra to become the beating creative heart of modern communications practice. Equip yourself with in-demand skills in this field on one of the most forward-looking postgraduate courses in the UK. The MSc Digital Campaigning and Content Creation is offered at the Queen Margaret University.

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

1 year$24,120/yr

National Louis University4,3(13)

Chicago, United States

Reading

The Reading degree from National Louis University is for educators seeking an in-depth understanding of the research, theory, and practice related to reading and writing processes and expertise in literacy assessment and instruction.

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

1 year$23,800/yr

Leeds Beckett University4,1(57)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Screenwriting - Feature Film and Continuing Series

This Screenwriting - Feature Film and Continuing Series programme at Leeds Beckett University is taught by practising screenwriters. It’s hands-on, industry focused and is based in the Northern Film School.

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

1½ year$24,290/yr

Eastern Michigan University4,4(7)

Ypsilanti, United States

Creative Writing

The MA Program in Creative Writing at Eastern Michigan University promotes innovation, experimentation and collaboration across artistic fields and cultural practices.

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

1 year$20,916/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Theory and Composition - Songwriting

At the Music Theory and Composition - Songwriting MM program from New York University you'll take private lessons in composition, develop specific skills and sensibilities, and acquire a set of tools and techniques necessary to build a career in the constantly evolving music industry.

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

1 year$55,254/yr

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing (Non-Fiction)

Graduates from the MA in Creative Writing (Non-Fiction) from the University of East Anglia such as Andrew Kenrick (winner of the 2023 Tony Lothian Prize), Ike Anya, Caroline Davison and Pyae Moe Thet War, have gone on to publish acclaimed and diverse works of non-fiction.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,364/yr

MetFilm School4,0(2)

London Borough of Harrow, United Kingdom

Screenwriting

MA Screenwriting from MetFilm School is designed to enable you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a writer in today’s screen industries.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,211/yr

The University Of Nottingham Malaysia4,1(16)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

English with Creative Writing

The School of English of The University Of Nottingham Malaysia, renowned for its excellence in research and teaching, offers a masters in English with Creative Writing led by published authors and poets.

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

1 year$12,618/yr

Texas State University4,2(20)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Creative Writing (Fiction Concentration)

The Creative Writing (Fiction Concentration) program from Texas State University offers students access to incredible resources, including readings and master classes given by acclaimed visiting writers, agent and editor talks, and facilities like the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center in Kyle and the Clark House in Smithville.

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

2 years$16,380/yr

King's College London4,2(128)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory

The MA in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory at King's College London offers you the opportunity to study cutting-edge topics such as literary production after 1999; imperialism and sexuality; contemporary experimental poetry and many more.

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

1 year$40,710/yr

California Institute of Integral Studies4,2(5)

Online

Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Arts and Writing

Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Arts and Writing from California Institute of Integral Studies is designed to help launch or expand your professional career as an artist and maker. Using the coursework as a guide, students have the opportunity to develop strategic tools and materials necessary to meet their professional goals.

M.F.A. Part-time Online

2 years$26,793/yr

Houston Christian University3,8(6)

Houston, United States

Screenwriting

The Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting at Houston Baptist University is a 48-credit-hour terminal degree. The workshop-driven program provides a rigorous creative environment to prepare students to craft compelling scripts for film, television, video games, and emerging digital mediums. A parallel MFA in Creative Writing is also available.

M.F.A. Full-time Blended

2 years$18,600/yr