M.F.A. in Creative Writing

Our creative writing M.F.A. allows students to focus on creative writing in a specific genre while also studying a broad and diverse range ofliteratures in English. This degree is not a studio degree. It offers students preparation for the following areas:• Creative publication• Expert teaching in creative writing and literature• Leadership in communication for business, education, and arts organizations• Advanced studies in literature and creative writing in a doctoral program.Admission to our creative writing program is extremely competitive, with up to 20 new students across the two genres selected each year from the hundreds of applications received from around the world. The curriculum for M.F.A. students emphasizes creative writing and literary study. The city of Houston offers a vibrant, multi-cultural backdrop for studying creative writing at the University of Houston. With a dynamic visual and performing arts scene, the Houston metropolitan area supplies a wealth of aesthetic materials.