Creative and Critical Writing MA Program By University of Gloucestershire |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The MA in Creative and Critical Writing has been designed so that students can choose a path through the degree which focuses either on creative or literary critical writing, or a combination of both. This highly successful MA in Creative and Critical Writing was one of the first in the UK to offer modules dedicated to the theory and practice of teaching creative writing, and the theoretical and practical analysis of the creative process. These options complement the creative and critical strands of the degree and offer you the chance to become a writer prepared for the modern professional arenas in which you may find yourself.

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The MA in Creative and Critical Writing has been designed so that students can choose a path through the degree which focuses either on creative or literary critical writing, or a combination of both. This highly successful MA in Creative and Critical Writing was one of the first in the UK to offer modules dedicated to the theory and practice of teaching creative writing, and the theoretical and practical analysis of the creative process. These options complement the creative and critical strands of the degree and offer you the chance to become a writer prepared for the modern professional arenas in which you may find yourself.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

80+
6+

Entry Requirements

  • At least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • Applicants will be considered on an individual basis
  • You’ll be required to submit a portfolio to evidence your writing. The portfolio should be 3,000 words of creative prose (eg a short story or novel extract) or 12 poems or 30 minutes of dramatic writing in standard format
  • EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

6,700 GBP
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International Students

0 GBP
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