MLitt Creative Writing in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 25,290
(c. USD33,744.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Glasgow's Creative Writing program has built a stellar reputation with authors, literary agents, and publishing houses. This program is ideal for gifted and ambitious writers seeking to hone their skills, push creative boundaries, and develop both artistic and analytical abilities within a nurturing community of peers.
Our postgraduate writing courses, combining rigorous teaching with research-led approaches, rank among Britain's most demanding and sought-after programs, having propelled numerous writers to success - including notable alumni like Anne Donovan, Louise Welsh, and Rodge Glass. We regularly host distinguished guest speakers from across the literary world - authors, poets, journalists, publishers, editors, award judges, and playwrights - who share valuable insights. Explore our creative writing subject page to learn about past speakers. With strong industry connections, many of our alumni have become published, award-winning authors. Become part of our vibrant creative network at this globally renowned institution. The MLitt in Creative Writing caters specifically to practicing writers, featuring a unique three-pronged curriculum addressing creative, critical, and professional development aspects that sets it apart from other UK programs.
Alumni have pursued careers in journalism, publishing, and professional writing. Our graduates have been recognized by prestigious awards including the Booker Prize, Bailey's Women's Prize, Orange Prize, Dundee Book Prize, Fish Short Story Award, Bridport Prize, McCash Scots Poetry Competition, and various Scottish literary honors.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

You will normally have a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent), though this is not a pre-requisite.
The primary basis for admission is the appraisal of a portfolio of your creative work.
You submit a portfolio of original work (poetry, fiction, life-writing or other prose, drama, and in some instances a portfolio of work in or of translation). A maximum of 20 pages (one side only, double spaced throughout) per submission will be considered, and the portfolio can contain prose, verse, script, or a combination of these.
We also require two letters of reference. Your referees should include an academic and a creative referee where possible. Where this is not possible, you can provide referees from other areas who can vouch that you are who you say you are and that your work and achievements are your own. It is particularly helpful if these referees are familiar with your writing and can provide references on that basis.

IELTS - 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0.
TOEFL ibt - 94, with Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 27

Tuition GBP 25,290

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