Creative Writing
Language and Area Studies
Taught
MA
Taught
MA
Overview
Application Timeline
Tuition
- Year 1
| Student categories | Study | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Part-time | |
| England | £10,500 | £10,500 |
| Northern Ireland | £10,500 | £10,500 |
| Scotland | £10,500 | £10,500 |
| Wales | £10,500 | £10,500 |
| Channel Islands | £10,500 | £10,500 |
| Republic of Ireland | £10,500 | £10,500 |
| EU | £22,750 | £22,750 |
| International | £22,750 | £22,750 |
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About
Program Focus
The MA Creative Writing program emphasizes the exploration of literary traditions and various genres to enhance students' creative and expressive writing skills.
Skill Development
- Deepening knowledge of literary traditions
- Exploring different modes and genres
- Expanding creative writing techniques
- Improving critical judgment of personal work
Support and Resources
To assist in skill development, the program offers:
- Access to two Royal Literary Fund Fellows for one-to-one writing support
- Regular talks and readings by visiting writers
Subject Area Information
Creative writing is a discipline that encompasses the art of crafting original works of literature, including fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. Courses in this field are designed to help students develop their writing skills, explore their creativity, and understand the nuances of literary expression.
1. Introduction to Creative Writing
2. Fiction Writing
3. Poetry Writing
4. Creative Non-Fiction
5. Screenwriting and Playwriting
6. Advanced Creative Writing Workshop
- Fundamental writing techniques
- Critical reading
- Constructive feedback
- Advanced narrative techniques
- World-building
- Editing
- Poetic form and structure
- Metaphorical language
- Sound devices
- Research
- Narrative voice
- Ethical considerations in non-fiction
- Scriptwriting
- Storyboarding
- Understanding of dramatic structure
- Refinement of personal style
- Advanced editing
- Professional critique
Career
A creative writing discipline offers a comprehensive education in the art and craft of writing, preparing students for a variety of careers in the literary and media industries.
Author
Writing novels, short stories, or poetry collections.
Screenwriter
Crafting scripts for movies, TV shows, or web series.
Playwright
Writing plays for theater productions.
Editor
Working for publishing houses, magazines, or online platforms.
Journalist
Writing feature articles, investigative pieces, or personal essays.
Content Writer
Creating content for websites, blogs, and social media.
Copywriter
Writing advertising copy for marketing campaigns.
Creative Writing Teacher
Educating students at various levels, from high school to university.
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