Creative Writing
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Entry requirements
Usually a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject such as:
- creative writing
- English literature
- drama
- screenwriting
We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications. Along with your application you will be asked to submit examples of your creative writing, either two short stories, six poems or a script.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our courses allow you to advance your creative ability through practice, discussion and revision. You will further your awareness of writing processes, professional writing and publishing. Our staff have received national and international recognition for their work. You will work with them to prepare creative work for submission and publication.
Our courses provide a unique opportunity to develop and hone your creative writing skills. We teach creative writing in four strands:
- prose writing
- poetry
- scriptwriting, with a unique emphasis on writing for radio
- creative non-fiction, with a unique emphasis on memoir writing, essay writing and biography
The courses will introduce you to a wide range of subjects and areas in which writers are working professionally. You will build your awareness and broaden your knowledge of writing opportunities. You will also consider ways of matching your skills to jobs.
You will explore the many ways in which writing is produced, distributed and promoted to audiences. Our guest speakers are practitioners and/or associated with the world of publishing and performance. Working with them, you will explore the roles and importance of:
- agents
- editors
- reviewers
- social media
- new technology in contemporary publishing
Information for international students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 10 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other sub-skills). Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- pg.english@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 7619