Creative Writing and Publishing MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By City St George’s, University of London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

20,050 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Sharpen your business knowledge alongside your creative writing skills and become equipped to work in publishing. This programme gives you practical publishing experience and hones your creative practice, allowing you to develop your creative writing skills while at the same time building your knowledge of the publishing industry.


You will be introduced to the fast-paced world of commercial publishing and learn the how the different sectors of the publishing industry – from commercial fiction to academic publishing – fit together in a global industry.


We aim to improve your skills as a creative writer, particularly as a writer of short stories and novels through regular workshops with published authors. You will also build the practical print and digital skills and experience needed to better engage with the publishing industry and work within it.


The publishing part of your MA will focus on the changes impacting on the publishing world as a result of the digital revolution, and will look at the different professional roles in publishing. The course examines commercial fiction and non-fiction publishing, children's publishing, education and academic publishing as core sectors in the industry.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Sharpen your business knowledge alongside your creative writing skills and become equipped to work in publishing. This programme gives you practical publishing experience and hones your creative practice, allowing you to develop your creative writing skills while at the same time building your knowledge of the publishing industry.


You will be introduced to the fast-paced world of commercial publishing and learn the how the different sectors of the publishing industry – from commercial fiction to academic publishing – fit together in a global industry.


We aim to improve your skills as a creative writer, particularly as a writer of short stories and novels through regular workshops with published authors. You will also build the practical print and digital skills and experience needed to better engage with the publishing industry and work within it.


The publishing part of your MA will focus on the changes impacting on the publishing world as a result of the digital revolution, and will look at the different professional roles in publishing. The course examines commercial fiction and non-fiction publishing, children's publishing, education and academic publishing as core sectors in the industry.

Admission Requirements

7+

You will normally have an upper second class degree (in any subject) or the overseas equivalent, but successful completion of a certificate course in creative writing, or a professional qualification, or relevant experience may also be acceptable. The prime criteria are proven ability and commitment.

For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 7.0 is required (with 7.0 in the writing component).

Within your application you will be expected to submit the following:

  • A copy of your degree transcript. We require an original transcript or a copy certified by your institution. If you have not yet graduated, you will be required to send us your degree transcript as soon as it is available. You will not be able to register as a City student without having supplied your degree transcript
  • A sample of creative writing between 3,000-5,000 words
  • You may need to attend an interview, in person, or by phone.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
11,900 GBP
International
20,050 GBP

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