MA Contemporary Creative Writing

Entry requirements

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Develop your craft as a writer with our flexible, fully online MA Contemporary Creative Writing at Northeastern University London.

The MA Contemporary Creative Writing immerses you in the writing, publishing trends and creative possibilities shaping literature today.

You’ll develop your craft across multiple forms, gain insight into the rapidly evolving literary marketplace and build the professional skills needed to navigate it with confidence. Through expert guidance, lively workshops and a supportive global writing community, you’ll refine your voice, experiment boldly and grow into the writer you want to be.

Study flexibly and fully online – with full- or part-time pathways that fit around work, life and creative commitments.

Learn from published authors – poets, novelists, scriptwriters and nonfiction specialists who bring industry experience directly into the classroom.

Join a global writing community – connecting with peers from around the world through workshops, forums and live webinars.

Immerse yourself in contemporary literature – focusing on the authors, publishing trends and creative shifts shaping the last 25 years.

Tailor your studies – through Masterclass options in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, scripts and screenplays.

Receive personalised feedback on your craft – with bespoke guidance on works-in-progress throughout the programme.

Gain essential industry knowledge – exploring routes to publication, modern platforms and the business of being a writer today.

Access an optional on-campus – Annual Summer Writing Series of author talks, workshops and creative industry events.

Build a professional portfolio – culminating in a substantial creative manuscript supported by one-to-one supervision.

Information for international students

Fees and funding