Bar-Ilan University is a magnet for emerging writers from all backgrounds and from all over the world.
The two-year Shaindy Rudoff Graduate Program in Creative Writing offers specializations in Literary Fiction, Poetry or Creative Nonfiction. It is the only creative writing program in the world that also introduces Jewish literary writing and is the only English-language Jewish writing and creative writing program in Israel.
The program includes a full year of one-on-one mentoring for the purpose of completing a creative thesis in one of these tracks. Internationally-recognized faculty members are well published both in creative and scholarly arenas. Student workshops are small and focused, which supports and encourages a true mentoring bond between students and faculty. In addition to the dynamic courses and workshops, the program organizes conferences and seminars for the general public, featuring international writers. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Portfolio
- Writing sample:
- For application to the fiction and creative non-fiction tracks: a writing sample of 4000-5000 words (from separate works or one long work).
- For application to the poetry track: 10-15 poems.
- For application to Literary Translation: A translation into English of 2500-3000 words of prose or 15-20 poems from any language + the original work in another language, and a 150-250 word explanation of the translation, in which you can tell us about the author, the significance of the piece, any translation challenges you had and how you overcame them, why you chose this work, or whatever else you'd like to share with us.
- Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation from professors or if unavailable, from employers. They must be on letterhead and signed.
- Transcript: When you apply to the program, you must send us a transcript. It need not be official. HOWEVER, if your application is approved by the program, you must then submit an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT to the MA committee for all your undergraduate and graduate work. This transcript should be submitted directly to the MA office.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.