MA Creative Writing in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

Build your writing portfolio through our esteemed program tailored for both budding and established writers.

Enhance your creative writing skills and explore new concepts with our MA in Creative Writing, crafted to deepen your understanding and refine your craft across multiple literary forms.

As you develop the expertise to create polished literary pieces, you'll be motivated to share your work for publication and professional exposure.

Our Creative Industries Day and Visiting Writers Series are curated specifically for you. Throughout the program, you'll participate in workshops, explore diverse creative writing subjects, and hone your editing and revision techniques.

As a pioneer in UK Creative Writing education, we foster emerging voices through Open Mic events and our Visiting Writer initiative, while poetry and literature thrive citywide through projects like Cardiff Poetry Experiment. Our unique Cardiff Book Talk brings together scholars and artists to reinterpret classic works.

A standout feature is our immersive writing retreat, offering dedicated time to refine various writing methods and share your creations in an encouraging setting.

You'll also have chances to gain valuable experience teaching creative writing to undergraduate students.
Career opportunities - Graduate studies open doors to diverse professional paths in academia and beyond. International graduates often secure teaching positions with significantly improved prospects. UK employers range from Cardiff University and Welsh Government to cultural organizations like Poetry Wales Magazine, with roles spanning from Creative Writing Instructor to Published Poet and Educational Specialist.