Creative Writing
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 Creative Writing master's develops your understanding and awareness of your own writing and your technical writing skills.
You'll further your awareness of:
- writing processes
- professional writing
- publishing
This PGCert and MA in Creative Writing provide a unique opportunity to explore and develop your creative writing skills. We teach creative writing in three areas:
- prose writing, with an emphasis on short fiction, creative non-fiction and the essay
- poetry with an emphasis on the practice and study of a variety of poetic traditions and contemporary techniques
- scriptwriting, which includes writing for the theatre and screenwriting
Through these areas, we'll introduce you to a wide range of subjects and opportunities with which writers are working professionally.
Members of our staff have received national and international recognition for their writing. You'll work with them to prepare your own writing for submission.
If you complete the Creative Writing PGCert, you can choose to transfer to the second year of our part-time MA.
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