Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. However, a candidate who demonstrates outstanding writing abilities may be accepted on the basis of an equivalent qualification (for example, a body of published work or a relevant professional qualification), but such cases are entirely at the discretion of staff and require decanal approval.

If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MLitt in Creative Writing develops original work while providing critical and creative study in either poetry or prose. The MLitt offers practice-based, technically and creatively oriented tuition by leading contemporary authors with an emphasis on the development of individual style, and the goal of literary excellence.

The MLitt in Creative Writing is a one-year taught programme run by the School of English. The course consists of two semesters with taught components followed by an individual creative writing project taking place over the whole year, but with particular focus during the last three months.

Highlights

  • have the opportunity to study with leading contemporary authors
  • gain a firm grounding in style and technique
  • learning critical thinking and the ability to be your own best editor
    learn the importance of broad and well-informed reading in the development of an original ‘voice’
  • develop an awareness of creative industry norms in publication and networking.

Further course information

Fees and funding

UK students
£11,120
International students
£23,530

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Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MLitt
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Secretary
Email
pgeng@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)1334 46 2668