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    Master of Arts in Writing

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    Chicago, USMAHybrid
    $39,260.00
    Tuition
    10
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Writing at Northwestern University is a 10-credit, hybrid MA program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $39,260.

    About the program

    The program offers specializations in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, dual-genre, and publishing and professional development. It includes writing workshops, graduate-level literature courses, electives, and a capstone writing course culminating in a creative thesis.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: Beginning January 21, 2026, the TOEFL iBT will report scores on a 1-6 band scale. Applicants must achieve a minimum overall TOEFL score of 5.0. For tests taken before January 21, 2026, the existing requirement of 100 on the 0-120 scale will continue to apply.
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS – 7.0 or higher on the Academic IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Writing at Northwestern University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Writing at Northwestern University is $39,260 across 10 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Writing at Northwestern University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Writing at Northwestern University is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Arts in Writing at Northwestern University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Writing at Northwestern University is structured around 10 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Writing at Northwestern University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Writing at Northwestern University: 12 months OPT (US)