Creative Writing MA
Teesside University

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(4.4)

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Qualification

MA - Master of Arts

Location

Teesside University Middlesbrough

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2026

Duration

1 Year

Course info

Adele Parks and Steph McGovern on the joy of creative writing Discover why bestselling authors and honorary graduates Adele Parks and Steph McGovern believe creative writing connects us all. Taught by practicing writers, poets and novelists the course utilises links to partner organisations to provide routes of progression into the literary professions. The programme modules blend practical craft-based learning of writers’ techniques with critical theory to gain an understanding of the changing role of the writer within society. You broaden your skills base through experimentation and reflect upon your personal motivations, aims and interests as a developing writer through taught seminars, writing workshops, self-directed projects and tutorial supervision. This course is campus-based.

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What students say

Phoebe Jackson

Teesside University

Creative Writing MA

Teesside university is a great place to study because of its accessibility. The library has extensive resources both in person and online allowing all students to access any information they may need, and also provides a large useful place to do this. The campus is modern, spacious and has plenty of space to sit, study and socialise, with plenty of amenities such as lifts to make sure everyone can get around with ease. My only suggestion for improvement would be more car parking spaces as these are often filled by 8am.

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Student Reviewer

Teesside University

Creative Writing MA

My overall experience has met with my expectations. I am fully committed to my course and am enjoying the experience immensley. I would recommend students of any age, to go for it. I initially thought that at 64 I was too old to start on the path of doing a degree, something I wish I had done when I was much younger. But having a family,working and raising them overtook my ambitions. Now I have time to think about my aspirations and am fulfilling that now. Age is no barrier as I feel I have fitted in very well with students of all ages.

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Student Reviewer

Teesside University

Creative Writing MA

I left a full time job to attend the university, taking a drop in income. I've not regretted the decision and havent looked back. The course is far more interesting than I expected and I'm enjoying every minute of it.

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Student Reviewer

Teesside University

Creative Writing MA

It's been amazing to come here and meet so many interesting people (students and staff) and the course is brilliant. Unfortunately my personal circumstances, mental illness and lgbtqi identity make it hard for me to be as committed as I usually would to learning. This has impacted my studies, and although I've asked for help many times, I've just been put on a waiting list and not a lot is happening to help me. This is happening to many of my friends. It starts to feel like no one at the uni really cares about individuals, only looking good in the majority. Have a good day.

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Tuition fees

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Cost of living Fee - You need to provide at least £1,171 per month, up to a maximum of 9 months (£10,539)

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UCAS / IDP Connect