Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Creative Writing in Leicester United Kingdom | De Montfort University
De Montfort University
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,800
(c. USD21,081.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Creative Writing is a hands-on program that allows you to refine your writing skills in specific genres or explore new forms through creative exercises and technical challenges. This curriculum is structured to enhance your writing abilities for both academic research and professional settings, offering specialized modules in craft development and industry knowledge. Upon completion, you'll possess an in-depth understanding of the literary field and the practical skills needed to pursue various career paths.
The coursework is organized into three key components. Researching as a Writer introduces methodological approaches and investigative techniques, providing frameworks for analyzing your work theoretically. Developing Writing offers diverse genre exploration and experimental composition tasks, whereas Writing Ecosystems concentrates on professional development, including public readings, manuscript preparation, and publishing insights.
Program Length: 12 months full-time study
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You should have the equivalent or above of a 2.2 UK bachelor's honours degree, with evidence of an ongoing writing practice.
If you have other professional qualifications, industry experience or you dont have the equivalent of a UK bachelor's honours degree but can evidence an ongoing writing practice we will consider your application on an individual basis.
Interview and writing sample
Applicants with relevant qualifications will be asked for a sample of creative work and a study proposal.
Non-standard applicants will also be invited to attend an interview.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
If you have other professional qualifications, industry experience or you dont have the equivalent of a UK bachelor's honours degree but can evidence an ongoing writing practice we will consider your application on an individual basis.
Interview and writing sample
Applicants with relevant qualifications will be asked for a sample of creative work and a study proposal.
Non-standard applicants will also be invited to attend an interview.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Tuition
GBP
15,800