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Full time & Part time September MA 1 year | 2 years
Creative Arts & Design (9)

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Are you a budding writer with big dreams? Look no further than our MA Creative Writing programme. This dynamic course will equip you with the skills and expertise needed to confidently enter the writing industry. Whether you have a passion for commercial genre fiction or literary experiments, we have you covered. Our innovative programme offers a range of specialisms, including writing for graphic fiction, young adult audiences, and screenwriting. With industry experts as your mentors, you'll have the opportunity to professionalise your practice and explore exciting modules such as crime, horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Join us and unleash your creativity! Entry requirements: Honours Degree (2:2 or above) in any discipline with relevant writing experience.

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"A radical departure in creative writing" - The Times

If you want to make a career in writing, this course is for you. You already have talent and ideas, we'll add the expertise you need to approach your chosen market with confidence, originality and skill. No ambitions are out of bounds: we love commercial genre fiction and literary experiments equally.

We aim to ensure our graduates are equipped to succeed - and to change the culture they choose to enter. We will add expertise to your talent and ideas, while you learn in the company of industry experts on this innovative, inspiring course for emerging writers.

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Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this course are an Honours Degree at a 2:2 or above in any discipline with relevant writing experience.

Once your application is received, you may be contacted by the Programme Leader with an invitation to submit a sample of writing: this is the second stage in selection. Please do not send writing samples with your initial application, as a detailed brief and deadline will be provided. The final stage in the selection process is an interview: for international applicants, this is conducted by telephone.


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