Richmond,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA (M.F.A.) in Creative Writing - Poetry in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,294
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our distinguished 48-credit-hour, three-year program offers a selective and challenging curriculum, enabling gifted writers to collaborate closely with exceptional faculty and talented peers. This intensive experience helps refine their skills, cultivate artistic vision, deepen their appreciation of literary traditions while exploring innovative approaches, and actively engage with the broader writing community. While poetry and fiction form the core concentrations, admission remains extremely competitive. Beyond core workshops, students can explore dramatic writing, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and gain hands-on editorial experience through specialized courses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission:
A portfolio of promising poetry, fiction or nonfiction, possibly with drama (as a minimum, approximately eight to 10 poems, or 20 or more pages of fiction or nonfiction, or some combination of these; in all cases, applicants should submit only their strongest creative writing samples) to be submitted directly to the M.F.A. program
Three recommendations from persons who are qualified to give information concerning the applicant’s probable success in graduate school, especially in a creative writing program
A scholastic record that is indicative of the applicant’s ability to pursue a graduate degree successfully
A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
Tuition
USD
28,294