MA Creative Writing
Edinburgh Napier University
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OverviewIf you want to make a career in writing, this course is for you. You already have talent and ideas, well add the expertise you need to approach your chosen market with confidence, originality and skill. No ambitions are out of bounds: we love commercial genre fiction and literary experiments equally.We aim to ensure our graduates are equipped to succeed - and to change the culture they choose to enter. We will add expertise to your talent and ideas, while you learn in the company of ...Read more

Overview

If you want to make a career in writing, this course is for you. You already have talent and ideas, we'll add the expertise you need to approach your chosen market with confidence, originality and skill. No ambitions are out of bounds: we love commercial genre fiction and literary experiments equally.

We aim to ensure our graduates are equipped to succeed - and to change the culture they choose to enter. We will add expertise to your talent and ideas, while you learn in the company of industry experts on this innovative, inspiring course for emerging writers.

Our unique combination of genres and specialisms encourages and enables you to professionalise your practice as a writer. We put genres like science fiction, fantasy, crime and horror at the heart of our learning journey. Writing for young adult readers and graphic novels are just some of the options available to you as a student on our programme.

We take an innovative approach to the training and support of aspiring writers, driven by intellectual ambition and practical industry experience.

There are four strands to the programme:

pre-writing skills, concepts and technique for full-length narratives
writing practice for first person stories and a range of options
experimental, theoretical and personal development work
regular one-to-one editorial mentoring.

Course details

Uniquely, the course offers a dynamic range of cross-disciplinary options. Writing for graphic fiction, young adult audiences, screenwriting and interactive media are all available as specialisms, while our pioneering module in genre fiction covers crime, horror, fantasy and science fiction.

Assessments

Assessments focus on practical creative challenges and achieving professional levels of critical reflection, enabling students to become more self-sufficient as writers and collaborative practitioners.

Tasks includes crafting original short stories; creating pre-writing materials for full-length narratives; critical self-reflection on your work; keeping a learning journal of progress through one-to-one mentoring; plus developing strategies and content for teaching, public engagement events, and digital self-publishing.

Careers

  • Book deals
  • Representation by literary agents
  • International and national competition wins
  • Collaborations with comic artists
  • Publication in magazines and anthologies
  • Edinburgh International Book Festival appearances
  • Paid editing and writing commissions
  • Performances and teaching
  • Working for national literary organisations

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75/101
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86th
What students say
E
Egle
28 Feb 23

Napier has been nothing but great so far. I enjoy the course. The campus and lecture rooms could be slightly more updated but nevertheless it’s got a great feel to it. Great cafe..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
24 Feb 16

Well supported, good..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are an Honours Degree at a 2:2 or above in any discipline with relevant writing experience.

Tuition fees

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£7,280 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£18,800 per year

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Students from EU

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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£18,800 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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The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

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E
Egle
28 Feb 23
MA Screenwriting
Napier has been nothing but great so far. I enjoy the course. The campus and lecture rooms could be slightly more updated but nevertheless it’s got a great feel to it. Great cafe...
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SR
Student Reviewer
24 Feb 16
MA Creative Writing
Well supported, good...
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Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road Edinburgh Edinburgh, City Of EH14 1DJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Slateford  0.4 miles away
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