The College of Charleston's Master of Fine Arts Program offers advanced degree training to students who wish to gain expertise in the writing of fiction or poetry. As in music or the visual arts, the best education for the artist includes training in the history and traditions associated with the student's discipline, training in theoretical and formal approaches to the craft, and intensive peer and faculty feedback
Master of Creative Writing at College of Charleston
Master of Creative Writing at College of Charleston
The Creative Writing at College of Charleston is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2026.
About Master of Creative Writing
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Creative Writing at College of Charleston
Entry Requirements
Any applicant who is a non-U.S. citizen wishing to attend the Graduate School as a degree- or non-degree seeking student is considered an international applicant.
All international applicants are required to have any transcripts from non-U.S. institutions evaluated by a credentialing service. All applications and fees must be submitted online through our secure site, and all remaining requirements can be submitted directly to the Graduate School.
Visa Information
Anyone who already has a US visa (H-type or J-type), or a Permanent Residency Card, must submit copies of these visa documents to the Graduate School as part of the application process. If an international applicant is seeking a student visa (F-1), the process for applying for this status will be handled by the Center for International Education. For more information about the F-1 student visa process, please visit the Center for International Education's website.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Fee Information
Application Fee 60
How to Apply
STEP 1: Choose the application deadline that is most convenient for you.
Find out what our admissions committee is looking for.
STEP 2: Choose your application method (CofC Online Application or The Common Application).
STEP 3: Review your application checklist.
Once you submit your application, you'll be able to view your application checklist and track your application file in your CofC Admissions Portal.
If you chose the Common App, we'll send you an email after you hit 'submit', so you can access your CofC Admissions Portal.
STEP 4: Submit your application materials to complete your application file.
Once you have been accepted and have confirmed your enrollment, our Center for International Education will issue a Form I-20 so that you can apply for a U.S. student visa. You will find information about U.S. immigration policies at the Center for International Education website.
Master of Creative Writing at College of Charleston
College of Charleston
United States of America, Aberdeen