MA Creative Writing in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University

Our Master of Arts in Creative Writing is a dynamic and fulfilling program, delivered with scholarly excellence by acclaimed authors. This course enhances your practical skills in crafting poetry and fiction while deepening your appreciation of modern and contemporary literature.

The curriculum blends theoretical exploration with practical application, examining historical and cultural frameworks while emphasizing close textual analysis and original creative work.

Through writing workshops and personalized mentoring, you'll receive guidance to nurture and articulate your unique creative vision. You'll join a community that celebrates intellectual rigor alongside creative freedom, where your imaginative thinking and individual perspectives are cherished.

Beyond core modules, you'll benefit from a rich calendar of events featuring distinguished writers and scholars sharing their insights and creative processes.

Our English department ranks among the nation's most prestigious, offering unparalleled breadth in studying British literature from medieval times to the present, alongside global anglophone literary traditions.