12 monthsProgramme duration
24,700 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our 1-year MA in Creative Writing will develop your creative writing abilities and ideas, while revealing your authorial voice and vision. You’ll attend workshops, produce 2 extended portfolios of creative writing in your chosen genre(s), and attend classes in various topics in creative writing.
You’ll also have the opportunity to gain experience in teaching creative writing or further your knowledge of other areas of creative practice or English literature by choosing from a selection of research-led modules taught by specialists in the field.
A series of complementary modules stresses an integrated and cohesive experience of developing your craft and writing skills. We also ensure that you have the opportunity to engage with the writing industry, liaise with creative professionals, and to showcase your work.
By studying with us, you’ll master the ability to independently produce literary works of sophistication and skill, and participate in writers’ workshops. You'll also develop your knowledge and skills in the writing of one or more literary genre(s) and the processes of editing and revision.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our 1-year MA in Creative Writing will develop your creative writing abilities and ideas, while revealing your authorial voice and vision. You’ll attend workshops, produce 2 extended portfolios of creative writing in your chosen genre(s), and attend classes in various topics in creative writing.
You’ll also have the opportunity to gain experience in teaching creative writing or further your knowledge of other areas of creative practice or English literature by choosing from a selection of research-led modules taught by specialists in the field.
A series of complementary modules stresses an integrated and cohesive experience of developing your craft and writing skills. We also ensure that you have the opportunity to engage with the writing industry, liaise with creative professionals, and to showcase your work.
By studying with us, you’ll master the ability to independently produce literary works of sophistication and skill, and participate in writers’ workshops. You'll also develop your knowledge and skills in the writing of one or more literary genre(s) and the processes of editing and revision.
Admission Requirements
This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
With your online application you will need to provide:
- A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates. Applications from those with 2:2 are considered on a case-by-case basis.
- A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 7.0 with 6.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
- A personal statement that does not exceed 750 words outlining your motivations for undertaking the course and an awareness of the programme aims and learning outcomes.
- A written piece of 2000 words of prose or drama, or up 10 poems - the number of pages will vary according to the genre or work you are submitting. Something you have previously submitted as part of your BA degree or another course is acceptable.
- A written piece of 1000 words of additional writing, made up of one of the following: literary criticism, an academic essay, journalism, an arts review, or a piece of creative analysis (as required for 'commentaries' on standard Creative Writing assignments).
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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