The Creative Writing MA (Modular) is taught by prize-winning, practising writers such as Paul Farley, Jenn Ashworth and Eoghan Walls, who lead the long-established Creative Writing scheme. Students will be part of a vibrant literary community, honing their critical and creative skills whilst engaging with visiting writers and publishing professionals.
Students will be able to choose from available modules in prose fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction and dramatic forms. All students have the opportunity to perform a creative work at the annual MA Showcase which is a lively and well attended celebration:previous events have been held in partnership with Lancaster LitFest and the Dukes theatre, Lancaster.
Students will study the core module, Research Methods and Professional Practice, which examine the professional and ethical issues around creative writing and help them to develop their reflective practice skills. A range of visiting writers and industry professionals visit this module throughout the academic year to give talks about their work.
Students can choose from a wide range of Creative Writing modules, including psychogeographies, short fiction, poetry, landscape writing, the lyric essay, and radio drama. Each module features readings, practical presentations on form, genre and technique, peer feedback (verbal and written), and tutor recommendations on how to develop their own work. A wide range of modules are offered however not all modules are available every year.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Fine Arts |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 19940 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 7 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 94 |
| PTE | 65 |
| Duolingo | Not Required / Waiver |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 75%
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