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40 Master's degrees in Creative Writing in California, United States
Academy of Art University3,8(87)
San Francisco, California, United States Fashion Journalism
The Master of Arts Program in Fashion Journalism at Academy of Art University equips students with subject-area expertise to help communicate the rising complexity of the global fashion industry.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
1½ year$33,426/yr
Stanford University4,1(54)
Stanford, California, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Modern Thought and Literature
The Modern Thought and Literature programme at Stanford University offers an interdisciplinary approach to literary study. This full-time degree focuses on the intersection of creative writing and literature, providing students with a rigorous academic environment at a world-leading institution in the United States.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$42,360/yr
University of California, San Diego4,2(14)
San Diego, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Writing
The MFA Program in Writing at the University of California, San Diego welcomes brave and innovative writers and encourages the formation of mutually-supportive, inspiring literary communities. The program is small, with typically 4 to 8 new students admitted and funded each year.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,532/yr
University of California, San Diego4,2(14)
San Diego, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Playwriting
The University of California, San Diego Playwriting MFA trains writers with bold, distinctive voices who tell compelling stories
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,532/yr
California State University Northridge4,0(12)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 8% in Worldwide English - Creative Writing
By studying English - Creative Writing at California State University Northridge, you'll analyze how language changes and shapes the world. You'll learn how to consider the contexts of writers and their audiences.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$9,464/yr
San Francisco State University3,9(7)
San Francisco, California, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Creative Writing
The Creative Writing MFA program offered at San Francisco State University is regarded as the terminal degree in the field.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$9,870/yr
University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,4(7)
Irvine, California, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Writing
Programs in the Writing of poetry and fiction lead to the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Writing of University of California, Irvine (UCI) degree in English. In addition to the workshops and seminars taught within the Writing Programs by its faculty, instruction is offered by visiting writers.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$27,864/yr
Chapman University4,5(20)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 9% in Worldwide Screenwriting
The 2-year M.F.A. in Screenwriting at Chapman University is an intensive programme designed to encourage the development of your unique storytelling voice through the exploration of the intricacies of story structure and character development.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$54,404/yr
University of California, Riverside4,8(8)
Riverside, California, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts
The Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts programme at the University of California, Riverside is a two-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts. This intensive degree focuses on fiction, poetry, nonfiction, screenwriting, and playwriting, providing students with world-renowned faculty and excellent funding.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$24,010/yr
University of California, Davis4,4(12)
Davis, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Creative Writing
Beginning in the academic year 2019 -2020, the University of California, Davis, will offer a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing through the Department of English.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$30,697/yr
Stanford University4,1(54)
Stanford, California, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Communication - Journalism Track
The Communication - Journalism Track at Stanford University is a rigorous full-time postgraduate programme. Spanning a standard duration for 45 units of study, this course focuses on multimedia storytelling and data journalism. It offers a small, elite cohort environment designed for students seeking high academic standing.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$42,360/yr
Loyola Marymount University4,7(23)
Los Angeles, California, United States Writing for the Screen
The Writing for the Screen program of Loyola Marymount University uses long-form storytelling as a basis for preparing students for a career in screenwriting.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,223/yr
San Diego State University4,5(35)
San Diego, California, 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
San Diego State University4,5(35)
San Diego, California, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Rhetoric and Writing Studies
San Diego State University offers a Master of Arts Degree in Rhetoric and Writing Studies. They welcome students from a variety of backgrounds whose interests include theories and histories of rhetoric, professional and technical writing, the teaching of writing, new media, and rhetorics of culture, politics and social difference.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$11,548/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Writing for Screen & Television
The Writing for Screen & Television MFA program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year degree program which concentrates on training screenwriters to work in the entertainment industry and beyond.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$60,478/yr
Saint Mary's College of California3,7(3)
Moraga, California, United States Creative Writing
The mission of the graduate Creative Writing program at Saint Mary's College of California is to provide a unique model that capitalizes on the richness and diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area dance community.
M.A. Full-time On-campus
2 years$31,690/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Narrative Medicine
The Narrative Medicine MSc program offered by University of Southern California integrates narrative theory, practical experience and research methods to focus on the ethical implications of storytelling for individual/community wellness and the healthcare system.
M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$73,260/yr
Loyola Marymount University4,7(23)
Los Angeles, California, United States Writing and Producing for Television
The Writing and Producing for Television of Loyola Marymount University trains students to become writer-producers—the showrunners and creative leaders behind today’s top TV programming.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,223/yr
University of Southern California4,1(63)
Los Angeles, California, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Specialized Journalism (The Arts)
The Specialized Journalism (The Arts) MA program offered at University of Southern California brings together journalists and professionals from the world of arts and culture who want to develop and refine their communication skills.
M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
11 months$74,010/full
University of San Francisco3,9(27)
San Francisco, California, United States Top 9% in Worldwide Writing
The Writing program offered by University of San Francisco aims to cultivate tomorrow’s writers in the literary epicenter of the west coast.
M.F.A. Full-time On-campus
2½ years$27,120/yr