The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing builds upon and moves beyond the BA/BFA level in English, allowing students the opportunity to earn an advanced degree, thereby furthering their careers in writing, editing and publishing. This low residency, two-year program requires two 10-day residencies in which students will choose a focus track of Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction or Writing for Children and Young Adults (WCYA). The residency periods will expose students to renowned writers, speakers, editors and publishers. Students will also be expected to attend conferences, public readings, workshops and other events that will lead to an enhanced relationship with the community both locally and in a broader context. This supports the UNR institutional commitment to produce students who are scholars of and contributors to society, while encouraging cultural and educational sustainability through life-long learning.
English (Creative Writing Low Residency Specialization)
Duration2 year(s)
Tuition FeeUSD 8,271 / Year
Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023
English (Creative Writing Low Residency Specialization)
About
Disciplines
Arts & Humanities
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Below are the requirements for international applicants:
- Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
- Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
- Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
- 2.75 for a master’s degree
- 3.0 for a doctoral degree
- Online application
- Official transcripts (statement of marks) from every institution attended for a complete history of your education. Certified English translations of all transcripts must be submitted. Transcripts must be requested from the issuing institution, in the country of origin, in a sealed envelope by the graduating institution. This is important – applicants cannot be responsible for sealing the envelopes themselves. An official English translation should be included. Read the international FAQ to help you get your transcripts to the University of Nevada, Reno on time.
- Official GRE or GMAT test scores from an exam taken within the past 5 years (exam requirement and recommended scores are determined by individual programs)
- Official Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Cambridge English exam scores if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country.*
Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)- Duolingo: 105
- TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
- IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
- Pearson (PTE): 59
- Cambridge: 176
- Your resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation, per program-specific requirements (your recommenders will be notified by email after you complete your online application.)
After your admittance, the Office of International Students & Scholars will require information on your financial data and visa before you can register for classes, so get started early!
English Requirements
- PTEMin 59
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Fee Information
Application Fee 95
How to Apply
- Go to the application portal, create an account and complete all forms.
- Due to strong spam filters, we recommend that you do not use a work email address as your contact email.
- Upload and attach all required documents.
- Once you have submitted names and emails for recommendations, recommendation requests are automatically generated.
Do not wait for recommendations to be returned. Continue with the application process in order to meet your deadline. - Complete a Paypal payment for application: $60 domestic and $95 international. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Once your application and payment have been submitted, you cannot add documents.
School code for TOEFL and GRE: 4844
English (Creative Writing Low Residency Specialization)
University of Nevada, Reno
United States of America, Reno