Missoula,
MT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Creative Writing in Missoula United States | University of Montana
University of Montana
|
Missoula United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,676
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a prestigious degree for aspiring authors, with the University of Montana's program consistently ranking among the nation's best.
Our alumni include celebrated writers and poets, with many pursuing careers in education or publishing. An growing number (including those who've earned both the MFA and MA in Literature degrees at UM) advance to interdisciplinary doctoral programs.
Beyond writing workshops that hone craft, our curriculum includes literary studies, emphasizing that writers must be both creators and analytical thinkers. This comprehensive approach enables students to refine their artistic voice while deepening their grasp of literary methods. The program additionally prepares graduates to teach creative writing at the college level and publishes CutBank, our graduate-run literary journal featuring poetry, prose, and artwork for over thirty years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will be asked to prepare the following documents:
Copies of unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended. (Official transcripts will be required if you are selected.)
CV or resume with a list of any relevant awards, honors or publications.
Goal Statement: 100 300 word essay describing your personal goals for graduate studies, may include current interests, writing projects and literary influences.
Writing sample (you may apply for up to two genres, but do not submit a second Graduate School application). For applicants whose native language is not English, the applicant must have a minimum TOEFL IBT (IBT Home Edition also accepted) 80, IELTS - 6.5
Copies of unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended. (Official transcripts will be required if you are selected.)
CV or resume with a list of any relevant awards, honors or publications.
Goal Statement: 100 300 word essay describing your personal goals for graduate studies, may include current interests, writing projects and literary influences.
Writing sample (you may apply for up to two genres, but do not submit a second Graduate School application). For applicants whose native language is not English, the applicant must have a minimum TOEFL IBT (IBT Home Edition also accepted) 80, IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
28,676