Creative Writing MA
York St John University
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Taught by award-winning authors with specialisms in fiction, poetry, non-fiction and scriptwriting, this course is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn the craft of creative writing while also exploring the theory behind it.Join our thriving literary community and grow your creative potential. You will develop your skills as a writer and explore the theory and practice of writing in the contemporary world through taught modules, independent study, writing and research. Through this course ...Read more

Taught by award-winning authors with specialisms in fiction, poetry, non-fiction and scriptwriting, this course is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn the craft of creative writing while also exploring the theory behind it.

Join our thriving literary community and grow your creative potential. You will develop your skills as a writer and explore the theory and practice of writing in the contemporary world through taught modules, independent study, writing and research. Through this course you will develop transferable skills, work on a publication and complete your own final project. You will work on a longer portfolio in depth, supervised by a dedicated member of staff. You may write in any form on any given module. You will be encouraged to be open minded and flexible in choosing different styles of writing. There are also modules designed to enhance your employability. These are ideal if you have an interest in either running groups for writers or learning about how to operated in the publishing industry. The portfolio project is an opportunity for independent and in-depth development of a writing project, supervised by a writer on the team, and supported by 3 workshops, spread throughout the year.

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23/279
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What students say
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Jess
03 Mar 26

It’s a lovely place right in the city centre with plenty of accommodation options near by. Public transport is frequent. Staff have a good relationship with their students and..Read more

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Hannah
28 Feb 26

Worst aspect - coal yard accommodation - problems with running water and maintenance issues not being fixed as prestige were apparently wanting to sell the building and didn't..Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirement: 2:2 honours degree in a related subject and sample of creative writing. If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered

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£8,800 per year

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£11,800 per year

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£11,800 per year

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Creative Writing
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Jess
03 Mar 26
Creative Writing and Media - BA (Hons)
It’s a lovely place right in the city centre with plenty of accommodation options near by. Public transport is frequent. Staff have a good relationship with their students and...
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Hannah
28 Feb 26
Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
Worst aspect - coal yard accommodation - problems with running water and maintenance issues not being fixed as prestige were apparently wanting to sell the building and didn't...
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York North Yorkshire YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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