About Master’s Program,
Graduate students in Brown’s Literary Arts MFA program may choose to focus in one of three tracks – Fiction, Poetry, or Digital/Cross Disciplinary Writing.
The two-year program is structured to allow graduate student writers maximum possible time for creative and intellectual exploration. Students attend two courses each semester: the writing workshop and an elective in the first three semesters (with an additional half-course in pedagogy in semesters two and three); and in the final semester an independent study for completing the thesis as well as an elective.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The minimum requirements for a master’s degree are admission to the program and, typically, eight graduate-level courses, successfully completed. Individual departments and programs may have additional requirements regarding the number of required courses, and the timing of those courses across semesters, proficiency in foreign languages, special examinations, and theses. All work to be used in fulfillment of the requirements for a master’s degree must be completed within a period of five years.
Graduate work done in graduate residence at other institutions may be offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a master’s degree, provided it is approved by the department or program and by the Registrar. Specifically, one post-graduate course may be transferred to an 8-course master’s program; two courses may be transferred to a 14-course or greater master’s degree.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Packages for Literary Arts students generally take the following form. Stipends are paid monthly, in equal installments.
In the first year, all graduate students receive a fellowship; in addition to providing tuition remission, the health fee, and health insurance, Brown will also pay a monthly stipend. Fellowships do not require employment or teaching. The stipend for the 2023-2024 academic year is projected at no less than $31,809 (roughly $3,000 per month for nine months).
Application Requirement,
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
GRE
Language Proficiency
Application Fee and Waivers
Paper Credentials and Other Documentation
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2025
Application Fee,
A nonrefundable fee of $75
