Entry requirements

MA entry requirements:

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in any subject or by agreement, equivalent professional experience/qualifications may also be considered.

PG Cert entry requirements:

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in any subject. Relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MA Applied Storytelling programme is a practical, hands-on course designed for those who want to use storytelling in real-world settings. Whether you’re interested in working in community projects, education, the creative industries, or policy work, this course will equip you with the skills to apply storytelling for social impact, personal growth, and professional development. Alongside practical training, the programme also encourages critical reflection, helping you to understand the cultural, ethical and theoretical dimensions of storytelling practice.

This is an innovative Master's degree that builds on our international reputation for research in applied storytelling relating to the areas of health, the environment, education and social justice. The programme offers you the opportunity to develop as storytelling practitioners and work alongside researchers on existing projects in the UK and overseas.

MA Applied Storytelling is taught through the Storytelling Academy in the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough and is suitable for anyone wishing to develop their own storytelling practice. We anticipate that the programme will bring together students with an exciting and diverse range of experiences of areas such as storytelling, theatre, contemporary arts, creative writing, teaching and education, heritage and museum work, journalism, healthcare, NGO and international development work and community programme management, among many others.

The programme also benefits from its affiliation to the UNESCO’s first ever Chair in Storytelling Education for Sustainability, which was awarded to Loughborough University in July 2025. You will have the opportunity to join the Chair’s new student network, which supports UNESCO initiatives.

Information for international students

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

Fees and funding

Please see our website for a list of master's degree funding and scholarships.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MA
part time
Up to 36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Postgraduate Enquiries
Email: pgenquiries@lboro.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)1509 222969

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