Creative Writing, MA
Study and produce creative texts in every genre, explore the latest innovative writing, and learn about cultural contexts, research methods and creative industries within the heart of London.
In this creative writing master's, you will be guided by expert writers through each of the core genres of prose fiction, poetry, scriptwriting and creative non-fiction. You’ll be able to experiment with topics, styles, forms and hybrids, leading to a substantial portfolio of original creative work.
Among our innovative approaches to imaginative writing, we encourage students to explore links between texts and other disciplines, such as history, theory, politics, and cultural studies. Different writing techniques and reflective practices will help you advance your skills in textual analysis and encourage you to consider the opportunities and challenges of writing.
Creative writing graduates will be well-placed to pursue careers in writing, academia, research, journalism, publishing, teaching, and creative and heritage industries, amongst other occupations. The course also benefits practitioners in these fields who wish to advance their writing or career prospects.
Location
Duration
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
Start month
September
Home/international fees 2024/25
£11,000 /£17,450
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
Welcome to our Master's in Creative Writing, which is taught from within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Your teaching comes from an expert team of lecturers and academics, all published writers in their own right, with years of experience teaching in Higher Education. 100% of our lecturers hold a PhD in their subject.
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Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant Humanities or Social Science subject.
Other subject areas may also be considered.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Further information about entry
Suitable applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and/or undertake an assessment and attend an interview.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week, learning takes place through seminars in which tutors and students discuss and develop ideas prompted by set texts and guided reading. This may be supplemented by one-to-one consultations and visits to relevant museums, archives, or historical sites. Teaching takes place on the Greenwich campus.
Class sizes
You will benefit from a combination of small class sizes for workshops and a larger cohort for shared seminars with the MA Literary London. You will also have one-to-one tutorials with and receive personalised feedback from lecturers and other experts on your writing.
Independent learning
Outside timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate significant time each week to self-study. This may involve further reading and research, analysing set texts, and producing and editing your writing.
Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.
You can join a range of student societies and our department-wide research seminar, the lively Centre for Research & Enterprise in Language.
You can also work on the annual university Student Anthology, published each year by Galley Beggar Press, and participate in volunteering and employability events, such as the annual Greenwich Book Festival, to meet authors and publishers and get your career off to a flying start.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
On this course, students are assessed by coursework, presentations, and a dissertation, which signifies the culmination of your studies in a longer piece of independent research developed with a supervisor.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
| Full time | Part time | Distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £11,000 | £1,850 per 30 credits | N/A |
| International | £17,450 | £2,908 per 30 credits | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Field trips: You may need to pay travel costs to attend some of the field trips (e.g. to the British Library), or extracurricular activities.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
A postgraduate degree in this field will allow you to embed the research training necessary for embarking on extended independent scholarship along with the delivery of subject knowledge, understanding and expertise.
Graduates have the potential to pursue careers in writing, academia, research, journalism, publishing, teaching, and creative and heritage industries, amongst other occupations.
Do you provide employability services?
Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.
The University's Employability and Careers Service (ECS) provides support when you are preparing to apply for jobs. Support includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.
Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the sector and who may be able to provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and EFL. If you need any particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
You will be able to access the research facilities available in London, especially our Stockwell Street Library in Greenwich and the British Library. Your learning will be supported by our teaching team, who will direct you to public readings, open mics, conferences, competitions and research seminars, including presentations by invited speakers. Guidance for private study and extension activities will be provided via Virtual Learning, and in person from lecturers. Help with both writing and editing will also be provided by our Royal Literary Fellows and annual Writer-in-Residence.
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