MSt in Crime and Thriller Writing
University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education
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The Master of Studies (MSt) in Crime and Thriller Writing is designed for those who wish to develop high-level skills in this particular genre. The MSt is taught over two years in short, intensive study blocks. It has been designed to be accessible to those in full- or part-time employment and to international students.Progression for students who have completed this course is provided in a number of ways: some students may use this course as a progression route into a PhD in Creative Writing ...Read more

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Crime and Thriller Writing is designed for those who wish to develop high-level skills in this particular genre. The MSt is taught over two years in short, intensive study blocks. It has been designed to be accessible to those in full- or part-time employment and to international students.

Progression for students who have completed this course is provided in a number of ways: some students may use this course as a progression route into a PhD in Creative Writing or in English Literature at other Universities, or they could go on to study the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing at ICE.

Overview

You will be guided in the production of a novel-length work of crime or thriller fiction and also in critical reflection of your own work and that of other writers. The course tutors and guest speakers are all established literary professionals and there will be the opportunity to meet representatives from the world of publishing.

Who is the course designed for?

• anyone who wants to write a crime novel or thriller - whether they are as yet unpublished or have already published, or self-published, in this genre;

• a published crime writer who wants to improve their craft;

• An established writer who is considering moving into the crime/thriller genre.

Aims of the programme

By the end of the course students should have

  • Developed their own writing and self-editing skills within the crime and thriller writing genres
  • Developed a solid and substantial understanding of the history (in terms of innovative developments) of crime and thriller writing and of critical, analytical and narrative theory.

Teaching and learning

The MSt in Crime and Thriller Writing is structured around four modules taught during year 1 of the course and a presentation module during year 2, each of which students must attend. In the first year, each of the four modules is preceded by guided preparatory reading and other activities, and followed by one or more writing assignments.

A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) offers learning support to students while they are on the programme, including learning resources, peer-to-peer and student-to-tutor discussion between modules to build a virtual community of practice.

Modules

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Entry requirements

Students for this course will normally have achieved a UK 2.1 honours degree or overseas equivalent. There is provision to accept non-standard applicants who do not satisfy the standard academic criterion. Such applicants must produce evidence of relevant and equivalent experience and their suitability for the course.

Tuition fees

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£10,500 per year

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Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The fees for 2023 will be £10,500.00 per annum for Home students (total Home course fee across the 2 years being £21,000.00) and £18,375.00 per annum for EU/Overseas students (total EU/Overseas course fee across the 2 years being £36,750.00).

£18,375 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fees for 2023 will be £10,500.00 per annum for Home students (total Home course fee across the 2 years being £21,000.00) and £18,375.00 per annum for EU/Overseas students (total EU/Overseas course fee across the 2 years being £36,750.00).

£18,375 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fees for 2023 will be £10,500.00 per annum for Home students (total Home course fee across the 2 years being £21,000.00) and £18,375.00 per annum for EU/Overseas students (total EU/Overseas course fee across the 2 years being £36,750.00).

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University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education
Madingley Hall, Madingley Cambridge CB23 8AQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  2.9 miles away

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