Creative Writing

Entry requirements

A minimum of a Second Class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) in a relevant subject or equivalent is required. If you don’t have these formal qualifications, but have significant relevant work and life experience, we still encourage you to apply.

Months of entry

September

Course content

On this Masters course, you’ll learn to produce fine, nuanced writing and a body of work in either poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction. We combine intensive writers’ workshops, technique-focused classes and one-to-one tuition by distinguished writers, along with fascinating and useful visits from authors, agents and publishers to help you on your creative journey.

The course is designed to develop your writing talent. It allows you to intensively focus on a project while engaging with a range of genres and working practices that draw upon our rich expertise in contemporary literature, publishing, film, media and journalism. You’ll also develop skills in listening, editing and peer feedback.

Our course is open to all, whether you’re already well established in your career, starting out on your creative journey or want to take our MLitt later in life to enhance your skills and explore new creative prospects.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

· IELTS: 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill

· Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 with minimum 162 in each skill

· Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 with minimum of 162 in each skill

· Pearson Test of English (Academic): 54 with 51 in each component

· IBT TOEFL: 80 with no subtest less than 17

More information on our English language requirements

Fees and funding

Please consult our website for up-to-date information on course fees and funding.