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Master of Science in Creative Writing (Fiction)

University of Montana - Missoula Campus

USA,Montana

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 24,460/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 60

Application Fee

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USA, Montana

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1893

Total Students: 9,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812, United States

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Scholarships
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Master of Science in Creative Writing (Fiction)

Program Overview

The M.F.A. in Creative Writing is a terminal degree for writers, and for many years the University of Montana's program has been ranked highly among the top programs nationwide. Many of the program's graduates have become high-profile and critically acclaimed authors and poets; many teach or work in publishing; an increasing number (including those who have completed both the MFA and the MA in Literature degrees at the University of Montana) proceed to interdisciplinary PhD programs.

In addition to providing students with workshops in which to develop their writing skills, the program requires that its students take classes in the study of literature, valuing as it does the idea that the writer is both an artist and a critical thinker; the cumulative effect of their coursework is to allow students to develop their creative work and expand their understanding of literary technique. The program also offers training appropriate to collegiate-level teaching of creative writing and sponsors the graduate literary magazine CutBank, now in its fourth decade of publishing works of poetry, prose and art.

In a typical year, 200-300 students apply. Following a highly competitive admissions process, 20-30 successful applicants are accepted into Fiction, Nonfiction or Poetry and begin a two-year course of study that culminates in a polished body of work and a public reading. During these years, students work closely with our nationally (and internationally) recognized regular faculty, as well as with the talented and highly-regarded visiting writers who annually fill the program's Hugo and Kittredge fellowships.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 60

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,460 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Montana - Missoula Campus

CAD 19,000 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.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.