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Creative Writing

Language and Area Studies

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MA

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  • Modules
  • About
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  • Career
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Overview

The MA Creative Writing programme offers expert guidance from published authors to enhance writing skills. It highlights the importance of creative writing as a vocation and transferable skill for personal and professional growth. The university ranks in the top 150 globally for Creative Writing.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. August 27, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£11,750N/A
Northern Ireland£11,750N/A
Scotland£11,750N/A
Wales£11,750N/A
Channel Islands£11,750N/A
Republic of Ireland£11,750N/A
EU£25,850N/A
International£25,850N/A

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

Language requirements information is currently unavailable.

Modules

  • Creative Writing Dissertation

    Core
  • Project Development 1

    Core
  • Project Development 2

    Core

About

Programme Highlights

Enhance your writing skills with expert guidance from published authors through our MA Creative Writing programme.

Importance of Creative Writing

Creative writing serves as a vocation, career, and transferable skill, emphasizing its multifaceted role in personal and professional development.

University Rankings

  • Ranked in the top 150 universities globally for Creative Writing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
  • 6th in the UK for research outputs in English Language and Literature (Times Higher Education analysis, 2021).

Additional Information

For more details, please visit the programme page.

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.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Creative Writing

  • 2. Fiction Writing

  • 3. Poetry Writing

  • 4. Creative Non-Fiction

  • 5. Screenwriting and Playwriting

  • 6. Advanced Creative Writing Workshop

Typical Skills Acquired
  • 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.

Potential Professions
  • 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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