Creative Writing
Richmond, Virginia, United States
The Creative Writing program at Virginia Commonwealth University offers talented writers the opportunity to refine their craft through close collaboration with distinguished faculty and peers. The program emphasizes developing literary aesthetics and active participation in the broader literary community, preparing students for professional writing careers across poetry, fiction, drama, nonfiction, and screenwriting.
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- 3 years
- On Campus
- ₹14,02,122/Year
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Program Overview
The Creative Writing program at Virginia Commonwealth University offers talented writers the opportunity to refine their craft through close collaboration with distinguished faculty and peers. The program emphasizes developing literary aesthetics and active participation in the broader literary community, preparing students for professional writing careers across poetry, fiction, drama, nonfiction, and screenwriting.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
TOEFL®
80.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Unknown, August 2026-2025, 2026-01-01 00:00:00, May 2026 20262026 (limited programs)
Programme Structure
Courses include:Studies in British Literature: Early Modern DramaStudies in British Literature: Crafting the Self in the Middle AgesAuthors: Edgar Allan PoeCultural Discourses: Art for Art’s Sake: Fin-de-siècle Literature and ArtGrit LitForm & Theory Creative Non-Fiction
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
No academic requirements found.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL®
80.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must submit an online graduate application, a $70 fee, transcripts from all attended institutions, and a detailed 'Statement of Intent' essay. The essay should articulate personal goals, reading and writing habits, critique experiences, and community responsibilities. Additionally, applicants must provide three letters of reference and a portfolio of their best work—eight to ten poems for poetry applicants, twenty to fifty pages of fiction for fiction applicants, or a combination for dual-genre applicants.
Course Fees
₹14,02,122/Year
Annual Fee
3 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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