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MA Creative Writing
University of Plymouth

MA Creative Writing

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Full time | Plymouth University | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Creative Writing

Course Summary

You’ll refine your craft with guidance from the award-winning writers who teach on this workshop-based MA, as well as from visiting writers. Make the most of an opportunity to produce a substantial written project in a nurturing, creative environment. The writing skills you’ll develop will help ensure that, upon graduating, your work is ready for submission to publishers and agents. Develop your confidence and writing skills in an environment supportive of creative work.Produce a substantial writing project which you can submit to publishers and agents.Benefit from the depth of experience and knowledge shared by our staff, including several award-winning writers, and visiting writers.Expand your own writing experience through submitting work to student publications such as Ink, and the University press published literary journal, Short Fiction. Get involved with professional organisations such as The Arts Institute.Increase your critical self-awareness on a programme designed to round you as a writer.Enrich your learning experience through workshop-based seminars that allow you to explore the diverse strands of creative writing, from stories to screenplays.1 year Full-time.

Modules

CWMA701 Fiction: Stories and Novels - Core
This module aims to benefit student fiction writing via workshop methodology (whereby students submit and receive feedback on their fiction from tutor and peers). Weekly reading of published authors will be discussed as a way to further student understanding of the art and craft of fiction writing.
CWMA702 Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction - Core
CWMA703 Dramatic Writing: Stage and Screen - Core
CWMA704 The Business of Writing: Before and After Dissertation - Core
CWMA705 Creative Writing Dissertation - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,150

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to attend an informal interview with the Programme Leader. Further details will be communicated once an application has been received. Evidence of your writing ability is required. A sample of no more than ten pages of original writing must be submitted with all applications. For entry to postgraduate level, you should normally possess: first or upper second (2:1) degree with honours (from a UK university) or professional qualification, recognised as being equivalent to degree standard; or an ordinary degree, foundation degree, higher national diploma, or university diploma, accompanied by substantial experience in an appropriate field. If you have overseas qualifications you can check your comparability with the UK equivalent through NARIC, who provide an advisory service.

University information

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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon in between scenic Cornwall and the historic Dartmoor National Park. Plymouth is a research-intensive institution and has won awards for its eco-initiatives while becoming established as a leading university for sustainability. The university campus boasts nine award winning cafés, the Jill Craigie cinema, the...more

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