Bellingham,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Creative Writing in Bellingham United States | Western Washington University
Western Washington University
|
Bellingham United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,375
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The English Department at Western Washington University provides a two-year Master of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing, fostering an environment that prioritizes artistic growth and intellectual adaptability. Our program emphasizes multigenre or cross-genre approaches, preparing graduates to navigate genre conventions with flexibility and understand how different forms influence each other. The curriculum includes diverse courses that either concentrate on multiple genres or promote boundary-pushing experimental works.
Our program integrates creative writing with literary studies, offering seminars in both areas alongside classes in rhetoric, composition, digital/technical writing, film studies, and linguistics. Graduate Assistantships are available, delivering excellent teaching preparation and chances to contribute to the acclaimed Bellingham Review as editors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Within the application you will be prompted to upload an unofficial transcript from each institution attended If admitted you will be asked to provide official transcripts
Additional application materials are specified below Applications will not be forwarded to the department for review until all required materials have been received by the Graduate School
Three 3 Letters of Reference
Statement of Purpose This 12 page statement should explain your intellectual and or creative interests and your professional goals Reviewers value statements that are intellectually mature coherent and well organized If you are interested in being considered for a funded Teaching Assistantship please include relevant experience and information that will aid us in making funding decisions
Two writing samples 10-15 pages of prose fiction or creative nonfiction OR 10-15 pages of poetry OR a combination of genres 15 pages total AND a critical writing sample of 7-12 pages of analytical work in literary study
3.0 minimum GPA
Score at or above the minimum TOEFL 86 iBT or IELTS 7.0
Additional application materials are specified below Applications will not be forwarded to the department for review until all required materials have been received by the Graduate School
Three 3 Letters of Reference
Statement of Purpose This 12 page statement should explain your intellectual and or creative interests and your professional goals Reviewers value statements that are intellectually mature coherent and well organized If you are interested in being considered for a funded Teaching Assistantship please include relevant experience and information that will aid us in making funding decisions
Two writing samples 10-15 pages of prose fiction or creative nonfiction OR 10-15 pages of poetry OR a combination of genres 15 pages total AND a critical writing sample of 7-12 pages of analytical work in literary study
3.0 minimum GPA
Score at or above the minimum TOEFL 86 iBT or IELTS 7.0
Tuition
USD
27,375