Creative and Critical Writing MA
University of Sussex
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Find out how creative and critical writing belong together, and how the development of your own compositional practice (poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction) can be enriched by a wider knowledge of and engagement with critical and philosophical thinking.Our MA is driven by the sense that the critical and the creative are necessarily intertwined. It has grown out of longstanding teaching and research interests in:creative writingpsychoanalysiscultural ...Read more

Find out how creative and critical writing belong together, and how the development of your own compositional practice (poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction) can be enriched by a wider knowledge of and engagement with critical and philosophical thinking.

Our MA is driven by the sense that the critical and the creative are necessarily intertwined. It has grown out of longstanding teaching and research interests in:

  • creative writing
  • psychoanalysis
  • cultural materialism
  • eco-writing
  • postcolonialism
  • deconstruction
  • feminism
  • queer theory.

Our faculty includes professional authors and researchers of international standing. Your teaching is underpinned by the interdisciplinary research carried out in the Centre for Creative and Critical Thought.

Careers

At Sussex, you gain skills in critical assessment and written communication while also developing your abilities in problem solving and independent thinking. Creative and Critical Writing graduates often use these skills in careers in:

  • publishing, journalism and editing
  • libraries, teaching and consultancy
  • media, marketing and events management.
  • Other graduates have gone on to do further research and work in academia.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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28th
CUG Ranking
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47th
What students say
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Tabitha
21 Nov 24

Applying to study my Masters at Sussex was the best decision I've made in a long time!! I cannot fault the facilities, the course is rigorous, challenging and inspiring, and the..Read more

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Colton
21 Nov 24

Love the university and where it’s located, great blend of Brighton’s city life and at the same time surrounded by nature. Great students’ societies and classes are a reasonable..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should typically be in a subject relevant to your chosen master’s course. In exceptional circumstances, if you don’t have the academic qualifications for the course, you may be considered if you can provide evidence of equivalent or professional artistic experience.

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£11,025 per year

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Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£22,575 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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Tabitha
21 Nov 24
Creative and Critical Writing MA
Applying to study my Masters at Sussex was the best decision I've made in a long time!! I cannot fault the facilities, the course is rigorous, challenging and inspiring, and the...
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Colton
21 Nov 24
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Love the university and where it’s located, great blend of Brighton’s city life and at the same time surrounded by nature. Great students’ societies and classes are a reasonable...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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