Creative Writing

Entry requirements

A 2:1 or above or above at undergraduate level in a humanities discipline such as English, History, Cultural Studies or Media Studies.

Applicants are required to submit a sample of creative writing (between 1,000 and 2,000 words). This sample may include fiction, non-fiction, poetry or unclassifiable/hybrid writing.

Other routes

Promising applicants who do not meet the formal academic criteria but who possess relevant credentials and who can demonstrate their potential to produce written work at Masters level will also be considered on an individual basis. As part of the admissions process we may interview candidates. Applications from mature and non-traditional candidates are welcomed.

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This Creative Writing MA at Queen Mary University is ideal for exploring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry while examining creative and critical connections between genres. The programme offers:

• Guidance from Renowned Writers: Support from acclaimed novelists, poets, and nonfiction writers like Rachael Allen, Rivers Solomon, and Isabel Waidner, with guest speakers such as Alexander Chee and Olivia Laing.
• Comprehensive Learning: Exposure to diverse writing approaches, contemporary examples, and key questions about modern writing.
• Independent Project: Completion of a major writing project with one-on-one supervision.
• Unique Opportunities: The only Creative Writing MA at a Russell Group university in London, featuring innovative, hybrid writing practices and links to literary culture.

Information for international students

• Advice for UK and EU students
• Advice for international students

Fees and funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

• Scholarships and bursaries
• Postgraduate loans (UK students)
• Country-specific scholarships for international students