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English MFA

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Kentucky

Program Overview

The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a two-year MFA in Creative Writing. Situated in historic Lexington and surrounded by the splendor of thoroughbred horse farms and bourbon distilleries, The University enjoys a rich literary heritage dating back to 1947, when Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist A.B. Guthrie first offered courses in fiction. The Department of English is delighted to build upon that rich history by offering students access to a diverse faculty in fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction, and, in most cases, extensive teaching experience, full tuition remission, and competitive stipends.

Program Key Stats

$31400 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A baccalaureate degree transcript, Test scores: TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based), IELTS score is 6.5, GRE, GMAT, CV, Personal Statement, Writing sample, Letter of recommendation

Career Options

  • Teaching
  • Professional Writing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Translators
  • Event Management
  • Mass Communication
  • Content Writer

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