Creative Writing and Wellbeing (Online) MA

Teesside University

The course is taught by distance learning with no requirement to attend classes at a set time. You can access the course space and complete the coursework in your own time, whatever your work or personal commitments.This means it is highly suited to teachers; writers developing their teaching and workshopping skills to work in the community; and those using writing in therapy, healthcare and other professional settings.The course explores the meeting points between writing, identity, health, wellbeing and personal and professional development. You gain knowledge and understanding of the theoretical, critical and practical frameworks for using creative and reflective writing for greater wellbeing in a range of settings and in your own life.Alongside developing your own creative writing skills, you will think through the particular challenges and ethical concerns around creating safe spaces in which people can explore their writing.Top reasons to study this course> Flexibility around your commitments – learn and complete course work at a time that suits you.> Career routes are wide and eclectic including publishing, editing and freelance writing, wider creative industries (television, journalism, new media), healthcare sectors and professions that require advanced writing skills.> Unique focus on helping you develop a professional plan that you can go on to implement after the course.> The teaching team are both practicing creative writers and experienced in creative writing and wellbeing.