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MA - Master of Arts
Northampton Square
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Northampton Square
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Northampton Square
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Key information
Realise your passion for words and self-expression through a flexible creative writing programme that will develop your skills in your chosen form: fiction, genre fiction or non-fiction. This Creative Writing masters degree combines a passion for the power of the imagination with intensive study of craft and critical approaches to writing.
Course overview
Benefits of this course
During this Creative Writing Master's degree, you will learn how to read and think as a writer and explore the choices faced and decisions taken by writers. Regular workshops and bespoke reading lists will serve to inform and enrich your own work.
You will also gain an understanding of the business of writing in all its forms, from print and electronic publication to public performance and the use of social media, as well as the role of editors, agents and publishers.
While you will choose a form of creative writing as your focus (fiction, genre fiction or non-fiction) you will develop technical awareness across a range of genres, and acquire transferable skills.
Award
You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.
Applicants should normally: Hold a good Second-Class Honours BA degree or an equivalent qualification. Have studied a relevant subject such as English, Comparative Literature, Theatre and Drama, Film and Media Studies, Creative Writing, Humanities.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,920 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £10920. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£20,350 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £20350. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£20,350 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £20350. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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