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MSt - Master of Studies
University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education
Part Time
SEP
2 years
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MSt - Master of Studies
University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education
Part time
SEP
2 years
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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 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• anyone who wants to write a crime novel or thriller - whether they are as yet unpublished or have already published, or self-published, in this genre;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
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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,500 per year
Students from Domestic
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
Students from 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
Students from International
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).