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  MA - The Contemporary Novel: Practice as Research


University of Kent    School of English

Full time & Part time September MA, Research Only 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time
Creative Arts & Design (9) Languages, Literature & Culture (21)

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The MA in Contemporary Novel: Practice as Research is an exciting and innovative programme designed for aspiring writers. This programme focuses on the creation of a full-length, literary novel between 90,000 and 150,000 words. Unlike traditional PhD programmes, there is no requirement for a long critical piece. Instead, you will produce a 3-5,000-word essay that serves as a preface to your novel, demonstrating your understanding of themes and traditions. With a supervisory team to guide you, you will develop critical thinking skills, engage in research, and refine your writing techniques. Entry requirements include a relevant second-class honours degree or equivalent, along with a taught MA qualification. Limited places are available, so it is advisable to approach potential supervisors before applying.

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This is an innovative and exciting programme in which you focus on writing a full-length, literary novel of between 90,000 and 150,000

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Entry Requirements

A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent) and, normally, a taught MA qualification of an excellent standard (Distinction or high Merit).

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Places on this programme are limited and supervisors may be operating a waiting-list system for entry. It is recommended that you make an informal approach to potential supervisors, considering how your project fits their research interests, before applying. Please refer to the Staff Profiles page for details.




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Denica Shute

I chose Kent primarily because its module structure is extremely flexible, allowing me to write only prose and continue writing my novels throughout most modules. The same goes for poetry writers and for those who wish to write in both areas. Now that I'm further into the course I realise I'm very lucky to have been taught by some award winning novelists, and those who aren't award winning come with years of experience of writing and the industry. My favourite part of the course so far is the The Magazine module: you work in a team to produce a literary and creative writing magazine. The module is invaluable in that it shows just how a creative course like this can be applied in the work place and how much dedication and hard work it requires.

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