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      Study creative writing abroad

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      Creative writing degrees abroad

      Creative writing programs cover a wide range of writing practices for different mediums. From novels to TV scripts, studying creative writing will introduce you to the methods of writing you need for a given creative project. You will learn techniques such as using rhetoric to get a specific response from a reader.

      On a creative writing program you may also be taught how to approach specific topics such as race and culture, while looking at successful examples of creative writing that surround the subject.

      A creative writing degree would be suitable for international students who have a passion for writing and want to hone their abilities to produce their own works of fiction or improve their writing ability in English.

      Creative writing program structure

      The modules included within a creative writing program will vary depending on the university you choose to study at, and the level of degree. Many creative writing modules are available to students who are doing a degree that's closely associated such as English literature, linguistics, media, and performing arts. In the US you may be able to major in creative writing as part of a liberal arts program.

      Some creative writing modules may require a portfolio of work to be created as a main assessment. This may count towards a large number of your credits for the year, or replace a longer essay such as a dissertation. For a creative writing master’s or PhD, a significant portion of your work could be producing your portfolio.

      Some universities may be able to offer creative writing students work experience, or talks from successful writers and authors. You’ll also be able to collaborate with your classmates on extra curricular projects.

      Some of the likely branches of creative writing studied in modules across a degree may include:

      • Playwriting
      • Radio drama
      • Poetry
      • Novels
      • Short stories
      • The personal essay
      • New media

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      Creative writing undergraduate programs

      Bachelor's in creative writing

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        Creative Writing - BA Ohio Northern University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        34,715 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 34,715 USD

        Start date
        August, January
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        English - Creative Writing Emphasis - BA Concord University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        18,186 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,186 USD

        Start date
        March, September
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        Communication Studies with specializations in Rhetoric and Public Discourse - BA Oglethorpe University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        39,300 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 39,300 USD

        Start date
        January, June, August
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        English - Creative Writing - BA Auburn University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        32,220 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 32,220 USD

        Start date
        January, May, August
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        English - Creative Writing - BA Louisiana State University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        28,700 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD

        Start date
        January, May, August
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      Associate in creative writing

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        Creative Writing - AA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        16,834 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD

        Start date
        September, January, May
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        Creative Writing - AA Douglas College, Canada

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        14,170 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

        Start date
        January, May, September
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      Certificate in creative writing

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        Creative Writing: Fiction - Cert Berkeley City College, USA

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        7,950 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

        Start date
        August, January, June
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        Creative Writing (Transfer Pathway) - Cert St. Charles Community College, USA

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        5,520 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 5,520 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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      Pathway in creative writing

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        English with Creative Writing (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        15,249 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
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      Creative writing graduate programs

      Master's in creative writing

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        Creative Writing - MFA Western Washington University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        23,588 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 23,588 USD

        Start date
        -
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        Creative Writing - MA University of Limerick, Ireland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        15,118 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 12,510 EUR

        Start date
        September
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        Creative Writing - Integrated BA/MA Dublin City University, Ireland

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Master's
        Duration
        3 years
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        18,127 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR

        Start date
        September
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        Creative Writing and Publishing - MFA DePaul University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        22,880 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 22,880 USD

        Start date
        January, March, September
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        English: Professional and Creative Writing Specialization - MA Central Washington University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        23,007 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 23,007 USD

        Start date
        September, January
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      Doctorate in creative writing

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        Creative Writing - PhD Bath Spa University, UK

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        19,648 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,045 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
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        Creative Writing - PhD University of Gloucestershire, UK

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        18,466 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 13,200 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
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        English and Creative Writing - PhD University of Chichester, UK

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        19,515 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 13,950 GBP

        Start date
        September
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        Rhetoric - PhD Duquesne University, USA

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        23,112 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 23,112 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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      Future creative writing careers

      Many creative writing students will want to go into a career where they can use their English skills to work on projects. Some roles where creative language skills would be useful include:

      • Journalist
      • Copywriter
      • Editor
      • Social media specialist
      • Creative specialist
      • Advertising specialist
      • PR specialist
      • Script writer

      There is also the opportunity to create your own projects such as writing a novel, or creating and pitching a TV / radio series.

      Building a connection with other creative writing students or university contacts may prove useful to get feedback on your work or extra curricular writing projects. In the future these people may be able to introduce you to connections that need a writer.