Black British Writing

Entry requirements

You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject.

Students without BA-equivalent qualifications who have substantial work experience (eg. in literary journalism, creative writing, publishing, arts administration), which can be considered as equivalent to formal qualifications, may be admitted provided they demonstrate analytical and academic writing skills to the necessary level.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This new and unique Masters importantly addresses black writing as a continuum. Its heritage in British culture is considered along a trajectory marked by historical presences as connecting with migratory, indigenous and global perspectives.

Introducing the MA Black British Writing - “It’s a story that hasn’t really been told”

This MA is:

• World first. Nowhere else in the world can you study this field in such a richly, referenced way - in the actual country where the writing is produced.
• Cross-disciplinary in teaching, studies, research. Writing as perceived in its broadest form on and off the page and screen.
• Collaborative.
• Inclusive. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people – those seeking academic careers, professionals who are returning to learning, artists who wish to develop their analytic and critical thinking skills.
• Connected to local, national and international research streams. Both tutors have well-established research profiles with publications, and track records in convening public events in the field.