Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
San Jose State University
USA,California
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 17,494/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 70
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1857
Total Students: 36,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Program Overview
- Students will demonstrate a high-level of ability to propose and complete a publishable, full-length work of literature in a primary genre concentration (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or scriptwriting).
- Students will demonstrate high-level of proficiency to write works of literature in a secondary genre concentration (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or scriptwriting).
- Students will demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of literary history, literary theory, and craft and theory of creative writing.
- Students will demonstrate critical and analytical skills in the evaluation and interpretation of literary texts.
- Students will demonstrate a command of written academic English, including the abilities to: a) organize and present material in a cogent fashion; b) formulate and defend original arguments; c) employ effectively the language of their discipline; d) write under time constraints.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 70 Tuition Fee
CAD 17,494 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in San Jose State University
CAD 23,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
