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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.

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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

Creative Writing study abroad programs

Creative writing undergraduate programs

Bachelor's in creative writing

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    BA (Hons) Creative Writing - BA (Hons) Arts University Bournemouth, UK

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    23,999 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,950 GBP

    Start date
    February, October
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    Creative Writing - BA RMIT University, Australia

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    24,859 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 37,440 AUD

    Start date
    July, February
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    Creative Writing - BA University of Colorado Denver, USA

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    30,641 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 30,641 USD

    Start date
    June, August, January
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    Creative Writing - BA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

    Program type
    Bachelor's
    Duration
    4 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,156 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 23,224 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
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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
    June, August, January
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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
    16,558 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 22,415 CAD

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

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,137 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,138 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
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    Creative Writing - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    11,048 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 11,048 USD

    Start date
    June, August, January
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    Creative Writing - AA Douglas College, Canada

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    14,394 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 19,485 CAD

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

    Program type
    Associate
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,618 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,020 CAD

    Start date
    May, September, January
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Diploma in creative writing

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    Creative Writing: Liberal Arts - Dip Selkirk College, Canada

    Program type
    Undergraduate diploma
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    9,618 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 13,020 CAD

    Start date
    September
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Certificate in creative writing

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    Creative Writing: Poetry - Cert Berkeley City College, USA

    Program type
    Undergraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    10,740 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 10,740 USD

    Start date
    August, January
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Creative writing graduate programs

Master's in creative writing

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    Creative Writing - MFA University of Guelph, Canada

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    12,651 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,126 CAD

    Start date
    September
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    Creative Writing - MFA Long Island University Brooklyn, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    21,618 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 21,618 USD

    Start date
    September, January
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    Creative Writing - MFA Western Washington University, USA

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    2 years
    Annual tuition fee
    26,574 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 26,574 USD

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

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    17,908 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 16,500 EUR

    Start date
    September
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    Creative Writing - MA Keele University, UK

    Program type
    Master's
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    22,416 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,700 GBP

    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
    19,243 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 15,195 GBP

    Start date
    February
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    Rhetoric - PhD Duquesne University, USA

    Program type
    Doctorate
    Duration
    3 years
    Annual tuition fee
    17,052 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 17,052 USD

    Start date
    May, August, January
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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.