MA Creative Writing in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester

The MA in Creative Writing presents an intellectually and creatively demanding program. You'll refine your writing abilities within an encouraging and inspiring setting, guided by seasoned professional authors. This program immerses you in Leicester's dynamic literary community, with ties to the Centre for New Writing, the Creative Writing blog, Everybody's Reviewing, Leicester Shindig, and numerous other local events and organizations. Covering diverse formats like poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and scriptwriting, the curriculum pushes you to explore beyond your comfort zone. For your final project, you'll focus on a selected genre through an extended creative work. Blending creative practice with academic rigor and career-focused components, this forward-thinking program boosts your professional opportunities. It embraces both conventional writing and publishing methods alongside modern innovations like e-books and digital storytelling. Instruction varies from seminars and workshops to one-on-one mentoring, computer labs, and special guest lectures.