Overview
If you are weighing up Creative Writing MA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Creative Writing expects a high level of written English from the first week. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 28 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
Very few graduates support themselves by writing books, and the degree is more usefully seen as a craft apprenticeship with a network. Copywriting, editorial and content work are where the reliable income is.
Roles graduates go into
- Copywriter
- Editor or editorial assistant
- Content writer or strategist
- Author or poet
- Script or games writer
- Creative writing tutor
Where they work
- Publishing and literary agencies
- Advertising and content agencies
- Media and broadcasting
- Games and interactive narrative
- Education and self-employment
After the course
No register. A finished manuscript, published pieces and an agent are what advance the writing half.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000