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Earn your master’s in fiction writing
You can develop your author’s voice and explore your creativity with an MFA in Creative Writing with a fiction focus. You can write historical fiction, flash fiction and young adult fiction. Experienced, published faculty will guide you on your writing journey in a supportive literary community.
Credits Required:
36 credits
Cost per credit:
$1,059/credit
Time to degree:
As few as 5 semesters
Delivery:
On campus, some online
Master’s in fiction writing curriculum
Carlow’s MFA in fiction program includes four 11-day residencies in Pittsburgh and Dublin, Ireland, that feature workshops, master classes and mentor conferences. In a required practicum, you will work on a writing and reading plan and submit work for critique, review and collaborative feedback.
By the end of the program, you will produce and defend a publishable, book-length fiction manuscript. Lectures and readings in all genres are also available.
Quick Facts
- Elevate your work with literary experiences and mentorships
- Build close connections with faculty and peers
- Expand your reading horizons and learn to critique fiction
- Create a publishable body of work
Career opportunities for fiction writers
Career opportunities for those with creative writing degrees range from writing to social media to working in publishing. The creative thinking skills you will cultivate in this program are highly sought by employers.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for writers and authors is expected to decline 2% over the next 10 years, but many authors leverage their skill sets in freelance capacities, or go on to become postsecondary teachers. The employment rate for postsecondary teachers is expected to increase 9% over the next 10 years.
Admission requirements and application process
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended
- Two essays: Self-assessment of your writing ability and a critical response to a substantive piece of literature
- 25 pages of fiction you authored
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation that address your leadership potential and ability to succeed in graduate-level work
Apply
anytime
Start terms:
Fall & Spring
Faculty
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Anne Rashid, PhD Program Director, Professor, Women’s & Gender Studies
Contact Admissions
If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event.
Expand your writing opportunities with an MFA in creative nonfiction
Experienced, published faculty will guide you on your writing journey in this program. You can explore memoirs, personal essays, short narrative work and lyric essays. A mentor will guide you to find the voice and structure that best suits your story.
You can take your writing skills to the next level and explore your creativity within a supportive literary community.
Credits Required:
36 credits
Cost per credit:
$1,059/credit
Time to degree:
As few as 5 semesters
Delivery:
On campus, some online
Nonfiction MFA curriculum
Carlow’s MFA in creative nonfiction program includes four 11-day residencies in Pittsburgh and Dublin, Ireland, that feature workshops, master classes and mentor conferences. Practicum work will be on a writing and reading plan designed with your mentor; you will submit work for critique, review and collaborative feedback.
By the end of the program, you will create a book-length work of publishable creative nonfiction. Seminars, lectures and readings in all genres are also available.
Quick Facts
- Elevate your learning with small class sizes and a strong literary community
- Cultivate connections with peers and faculty
- Adapt your learning experience to your schedule
- Learn to critique creative nonfiction
Career opportunities for Nonfiction writers
With the writing and creating thinking skills gained from this program, you will be well equipped to become a writing lecturer or published author or write for magazines and other publications.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate for editors is slated to decrease 7% over the next 10 years, though many supplement their income with freelance work.
Admission requirements and application process
You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended
- Two essays: Self-assessment of your writing ability and a critical response to a substantive piece of literature
- 25 pages of nonfiction you authored
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation that address your leadership potential and ability to succeed in graduate-level work
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.
Apply
anytime
Start terms:
Spring & Summer
Faculty
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Tess Barry Program Director, Creative Writing
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Jan Beatty, MFA Professor, Creative Writing
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Louis Boyle, PhD Chair, Professor, English
Contact Admissions
If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event.
Earn your Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing: Poetry at Carlow
You can begin the journey toward becoming a published poet with a MFA in Poetry from Carlow University. You will explore your creativity, refine your voice, collaborate with other students and work with acclaimed and published poets.
Credits Required:
36 credits
Cost per credit:
$1,059/credit
Time to degree:
As few as 5 semesters
Delivery:
On campus, some online
Poetry degree curriculum
Carlow’s MFA in Poetry program includes four 11-day residencies in Pittsburgh and Dublin, Ireland, that feature workshops, master classes, seminars, lectures and readings. Practicum work will be on a writing and reading plan designed with your mentor; you will submit work for critique, review and collaborative feedback. By the end of the program, you will create a book-length manuscript of publishable poetry.
Quick Facts
- Develop your critical engagement with poetry
- Prepare a publishable body of work
- Cultivate connections with peers and faculty
- Adapt your learning experience to your schedule
Career opportunities for Poetry
With your master’s in Poetry, you will be well equipped to work as a creative writing professor or become a published poet.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate for poets is slated to decline 2% over the next 10 years, but many poets go on to publish their work in literary magazines and other outlets.
Admission requirements and application process
You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:
- Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions you have attended
- Two essays: Self-assessment of your writing ability and a critical response to a substantive piece of literature
- 10 poems you authored
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation that address your leadership potential and ability to succeed in graduate-level work
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.
Apply
anytime
Start terms:
Fall, Spring & Summer
Faculty
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Jan Beatty, MFA Professor, Creative Writing
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Louis Boyle, PhD Chair, Professor, English
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Tess Barry Program Director, Creative Writing
Contact Admissions
If you are interested in this graduate program, our Admissions team is available to help you with the next steps, including scheduling an on-campus visit or attending an upcoming event.
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