MA Creative Writing
Aberystwyth University
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The Aberystwyth MA in Creative Writing will help you develop your creative vision and writing abilities through a balanced programme of reading, analysis and writing workshops. You will be exposed to a range of contemporary writers of both prose and poetry, so that your own creative approach may be stimulated and develop in confidence and maturity. You will also engage in discussions about technique and undertake an exploration of the wider issues related to the practice of writing, such as the ...Read more

The Aberystwyth MA in Creative Writing will help you develop your creative vision and writing abilities through a balanced programme of reading, analysis and writing workshops. You will be exposed to a range of contemporary writers of both prose and poetry, so that your own creative approach may be stimulated and develop in confidence and maturity. You will also engage in discussions about technique and undertake an exploration of the wider issues related to the practice of writing, such as the significance of genre and the mechanics of publication.

You will receive individual tuition from the excellent Departmental staff, all of whom are published creative writers. Under their guidance, you will produce a substantial portfolio in the form of a collection of poetry or an extended piece of prose fiction. In addition, you will develop a host of key transferrable skills that will benefit you in a range of academic or employment contexts.

Assessment:

Assessment takes the form of: portfolios of prose and poetry, including critical commentaries and annotated bibliographies; a case study of a research project; and a study of a particular publisher of creative writing or type of publication. In the third semester, each student will complete a Writing Portfolio of creative writing with a critical commentary. The Portfolio can be in the form of poetry (30 pages plus 6,000 words) or prose fiction (14,000 plus 6000 words), but not a combination of the two.

This degree will suit you:

If you want comprehensive training in advanced methods of creative writing
If you want to develop your creative vision and writing skills to the highest levels
If you are looking for a detailed and constructive critique of your work
If you want to work within a dynamic and supportive environment while producing a portfolio of creative writing.

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07 Dec 23

The Creative Writing MA needs to be a year and a half to allow staff and students to focus on one thing at a time and complete their best work. Many students across departments..Read more

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Prisha
26 Sep 23

The location is very nice, and There are a lot of interesting..Read more

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject and submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio. Non-graduates and non-subject specialists will be considered individually based on relevant experience and a satisfactory writing portfolio. Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

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£8,835 per year

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£17,905 per year

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MA Creative Writing
The Creative Writing MA needs to be a year and a half to allow staff and students to focus on one thing at a time and complete their best work. Many students across departments...
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26 Sep 23
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University , Wales

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Penglais Aberystwyth Wales SY23 3FL United Kingdom
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