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University of Hull
MA in Creative Writing (Online)
University of Hull

MA in Creative Writing (Online)

UNIVERSITY OF HULL

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Online | Online Campus | 2 years | JAN-26

Study mode

Online

Duration

2 years

Start date

JAN-26

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Creative Writing

Course Summary

Transform your passion for reading into the ability to produce prose worthy of public recognition. Whatever your genre of preference, be it literary fiction, nonfiction, or the likes of fantasy, mystery or romance - you will have the opportunity to hone your creative writing skills and discover the techniques seminal writers have used to significant effect: push your creative boundaries and give shape to a strong and original creative voice, expand your knowledge of the literary canon and acquire the art of reading as a literary writer, gain an in-depth knowledge of structure which will help you towards a deeper understanding of your writing process, become conversant with a range of textual elements such as the use of dialogue, point of view, perspective and sensory detail and apply learned technique to your preferred writing genre, take your place within the international creative writing community. Critique the work of others and engender the view of published writers as colleagues from who you can learn, develop your practice as a creative writer, understand the editing and re-drafting process necessary to produce prose of a publishable standard.

Modules

The Writer's Craft (30 Credits) - Core
Because writing takes fire in the readers' mind, in this module, you will examine a wide range of literary works. Focusing primarily on textual elements including; sentence length and flow, perspective, choices of tense you will develop an understanding of how writers achieve their effects. Presented with sections of exemplary writing, you will move from your own visceral responses (e.g., excitement, intrigue, fear) to tracking how the writer deploys elements of craft to trigger desired emotions and atmosphere.
The Writer's Portfolio (60 Credits) - Core
Writing from Life (30 Credits) - Core
Writing the novel (30 Credits) - Core
Writing the short story (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£10,600

Entry requirements

A minimum 2.2 Bachelor Honours degree or international equivalent. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may still be considered, but will need to present examples of relevant prior experience, courses, job roles, or published work.

University information

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The University of Hull is one of the most innovative and influential institutions located in the north of England. Gaining university status in 1954, it is categorised as a ‘younger civic university’ and has nearly 70 years of educational heritage to draw upon, guiding its 15,000 students through an impressive curriculum of higher education designed to address the demands of industry and the needs of future generations. The University of Hull...more

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