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  Creative Writing - Writing the City MA


University of Westminster    English and Creative Writing

Full time & Part time September, January MA Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years
Creative Arts & Design (9)

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The Creative Writing - Writing the City MA is an exciting programme that focuses exclusively on the vibrant city of London. Delve into the heart of the capital and explore its diverse facets through various genres and perspectives. Taught by professional writers and researchers, you'll have the opportunity to network with industry experts, agents, and performance poets. As part of the course, you'll manage The Wells Street Journal, our student-led magazine. With a workshop-based structure, you'll learn through interactive practice and have the chance to visit London institutions to enhance your writing skills. No formal exams, just coursework portfolios and a captivating writing project. Unlock your creative potential and embark on a writing journey in the heart of London.

About the course

The Creative Writing: Writing the City MA is the only Creative Writing MA course to focus entirely on the city of London. It will allow you to explore the city as subject matter from a range of perspectives and across all genres. It will also give you a theoretical and practical platform from which to develop your understanding, and become part of the London writing

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Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally have a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a humanities-based discipline, however candidates with different or no qualifications will also be considered, and decisions made on the basis of their proven experience in the writing or creative industry (generally three years or more) and/or outstanding talent demonstrated in the portfolio. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of creative writing (maximum of 10,000 words), which should not exclusively include poetry.

Applicants are required to submit one academic reference and one employment reference.




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