Creative Writing

Entry requirements

First or upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in English literature or a cognate discipline.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Join our lively programme and focus on the craft of fiction, script writing, poetry and writing for children through weekly writing workshops and literature seminars that engage in a close study of contemporary writing.

Collaborate with other art forms through our campus theatre and concert hall, as well as the prestigious Winchester School of Art and the research taking place in the English department and beyond. Visiting writers and editors will deepen your understanding of the publishing world. The programme culminates in a creative writing dissertation developed in consultation with a published writer.

Information for international students

IELTS 7.0 overall, with minimum of 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in reading, listening and speaking, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.