Overview

In the Creative Writing program from Truman State University, you’ll work with passionate writers, attend readings by prominent visiting writers, and gain practical experience in writing and publishing.

The ability to write well is a highly valued specialization, and our program gives you widely applicable tools that can be used across myriad industries no matter where your career takes you.

Career Paths

Powerful and creative writers are in high demand for diverse fields such as publishing, teaching, journalism, filmmaking, media, editorial and literary consulting, law, and education.

Developing your skills in writing, creativity, critical thinking, research, and literary analysis also provides excellent training for graduate programs in creative writing, English, public policy, foreign service, education, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing

Senior English Seminar

Literary Genres: Poetry

Literary Genres: The Novel

Literary Genres: The Short Story

Literary Genres: Nonfiction

Studies in Literary Genres

Writing Workshop: Fiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kirksville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

One Page Essay — This essay must be an original work on behalf of the applicant.

English Proficiency Test Score.

Original or Certified Copies of Transcripts from High School (and any college or university you have attended).

Certificate of Financial Support.

Original or Certified Copies of Bank Documents Indicating Sufficient Financial Support.

Copy of Passport biographical information page.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18947 USD / year

≈ 18947 USD / year
Out-of-State

18947 USD / year

≈ 18947 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9878 USD / year

≈ 9878 USD / year

Living costs

Kirksville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kirksville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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