Newcastle upon Tyne,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Creative Writing in Newcastle United Kingdom | Newcastle University
Newcastle University
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Newcastle United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,500
(c. USD31,354.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our PGCert and MA in Creative Writing offer a distinctive chance to hone your creative writing abilities through hands-on practice, refinement, and collaborative dialogue.
The Creative Writing MA enhances your comprehension of personal writing style while sharpening technical proficiency.
You'll expand your knowledge of: writing methodologies, professional authorship, the publishing industry
These PGCert and MA programs in Creative Writing present an exceptional pathway to cultivate your creative writing talents. Instruction focuses on three key disciplines:
prose composition, particularly short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays
poetic craft, exploring diverse traditions and modern approaches
dramatic writing, encompassing both theatrical plays and screenplay development
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Usually a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject such as:
creative writing
English literature
drama
screenwriting.
We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications.
Along with your application you will be asked to submit examples of your creative writing, either two short stories (up to 2,500 words each), six poems (up to 12 pages) or a script (up to 10 pages).
IELTS - 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
TOEFL IBT or TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall (with a minimum of 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking, and 22 in writing)
creative writing
English literature
drama
screenwriting.
We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications.
Along with your application you will be asked to submit examples of your creative writing, either two short stories (up to 2,500 words each), six poems (up to 12 pages) or a script (up to 10 pages).
IELTS - 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills)
TOEFL IBT or TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition - 100 overall (with a minimum of 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking, and 22 in writing)
Tuition
GBP
23,500