Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Creative Writing in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of Kentucky's two-year MFA in Creative Writing, offered through the English department, equips students with essential skills across poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Nestled in historic Lexington amid legendary horse farms and bourbon country, the university boasts a distinguished literary tradition that began in 1947 when Pulitzer Prize-winner A.B. Guthrie first taught fiction writing. This interdisciplinary two-year program blends studio practice with academic research, equally prioritizing students' creative development and their engagement with literary scholarship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CV
Personal Statement
The statement of purpose should discuss your creative interest, the specific genre(s) you would like to pursue, and how your interests and goals fit with the department. It should be 1-2 pages, single spaced.
Writing sample
The writing sample should be creative work, not analytical prose, 15-20 pages, double-spaced.
Three letters of recommendation
Assistantship application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Personal Statement
The statement of purpose should discuss your creative interest, the specific genre(s) you would like to pursue, and how your interests and goals fit with the department. It should be 1-2 pages, single spaced.
Writing sample
The writing sample should be creative work, not analytical prose, 15-20 pages, double-spaced.
Three letters of recommendation
Assistantship application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548