Writing Historical Fiction MA 24 months Postgraduate Programme By York St John University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

12,750 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

Online

In this MA, which is studied online, you will engage with and write historical fiction using fiction and historical research methods. You will have the opportunity to develop the kinds of historical fiction writing that interest you. As part of this process you will also develop a range of key skills in critical reflection and creative practice. You will have the opportunity to deepen employabile skills through the production of industry focused writing, a module analysing industry contexts and meeting industry professionals in the final residential module. As well as the group sessions (delivered online) and directed exercises you will work with tutors on a one to one basis. We also have a strong focus on the relationship between critical theory and creative writing and the intersection of a number of theoretical perspectives with creative practice, including eco-criticism, psychoanalysis, biopolitics and regionality.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

In this MA, which is studied online, you will engage with and write historical fiction using fiction and historical research methods. You will have the opportunity to develop the kinds of historical fiction writing that interest you. As part of this process you will also develop a range of key skills in critical reflection and creative practice. You will have the opportunity to deepen employabile skills through the production of industry focused writing, a module analysing industry contexts and meeting industry professionals in the final residential module. As well as the group sessions (delivered online) and directed exercises you will work with tutors on a one to one basis. We also have a strong focus on the relationship between critical theory and creative writing and the intersection of a number of theoretical perspectives with creative practice, including eco-criticism, psychoanalysis, biopolitics and regionality.

Admission Requirements

75+
6+
  • You must have a BA (Hons) degree at 2:1 grade or higher (or equivalent). We are open to considering previous degrees in the Humanities, Arts, Sciences and Social Sciences.
  • You also need to submit a sample of creative writing of at least 1,000-2,000 words in order for staff to ascertain if the writing is of an appropriately high standard.
  • If your first language is not English, you need to take an IELTS test or an equivalent qualification accepted by the university

If you do not have traditional qualifications, you may be eligible for entry on the basis of Accredited Prior (Experiential) Learning (APL/APEL). We also consider applications for entry with advanced standing.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
6,500 GBP
International
12,750 GBP

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