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Full time September MA 1 year full-time
Communication & Media Studies (7) Creative Arts & Design (9) Languages, Literature & Culture (21)

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Are you ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of non-fiction writing? Look no further than the MA Creative Writing (Non-Fiction) programme at our prestigious university. This unique programme allows you to focus exclusively on honing your skills in writing non-fiction. Whether you're interested in nature-writing, personal essays, biography, food journalism, art criticism, or memoir, this programme has got you covered. Our diverse cohort of students, ranging from barristers to zoologists, creates a vibrant and supportive environment for learning. With a 2.1 or equivalent Bachelor's degree in any subject, you can embark on a fulfilling literary career and join our impressive alumni network of published authors, journalists, and editors.

About the course

Literary non-fiction is changing in exciting ways, and this is your chance to be a part of it.

Our best modern writers have been experimenting with new forms and subjects. Nature-writing, the personal essay, biography, food journalism, art criticism and memoir are all part of the intellectually stimulating emerging mix.

If you want to develop your own non-fiction writing in any of these genres or one of your own, this MA programme is for you. You’ll study on one of the only dedicated non-fiction MA courses in the UK at the country’s leading university for the teaching of creative writing. This enables you to graduate with the best grounding possible for a successful and fulfilling literary career.

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Entry Requirements

Bachelors degree - 2.1 or equivalent

Degree Subject
Literary or related subject

Candidates are required to submit a sample of biographical writing or creative non-fiction of around 3000 words with their application.




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What does it cover?

Value: 10% tuition fee reduction
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Value of Scholarship(s)

10% tuition fee reduction

Eligibility

You are an Alumnus of UEA, or expect to become one, at the time of applying for an eligible postgraduate programme and are, and will remain, self-funded for the duration of the programme, (exemptions include PGCE, MBA, foundation, pre-Masters and postdoctorate diploma programmes).

Application Procedure

Please read the terms and conditions for this scholarship before applying: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships-finder/scholarships-a-z/10-alumni-tuition-fee-discount-scheme


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UEA offer a generous range of scholarships every year, including funding for specific countries, schools and subjects. Scholarships include £4-£5,000 awards for students from specific countries, sports scholarships, a £2,000 'Bright Futures' fee reduction for UK-based students and a 10% reduction in fees for UEA alumni.


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