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MFA in Writing

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

California College of the Arts

Program Overview

The two-year MFA Writing program provides a rigorous yet flexible curriculum that emphasizes individual exploration of writing as form and art. We encourage you to try many different genres and forms, including memoir, short story, creative nonfiction, travel writing, lyric essay, fiction, and poetry. As part of a vibrant top art and design college, our program offers the freedom to explore sculpture, film, printmaking, and other disciplines you might want to incorporate into your work.

Program Key Stats

$64416 (Annual Cost)



Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Personal essay, Unofficial college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, Portfolio (log in to SlideRoom), Proof of English proficiency (Minimum score of 100 for TOEFL, 7.5 for IELTS), Resume

Career Options

  • Novelist
  • Poet
  • Memoirist
  • Freelance writer

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