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Professional Masters
University of York - Heslington Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
This course gives you the freedom to tailor your studies to suit your own interests. Option modules make up the majority of the degree. You can choose to focus solely on different forms of creative practice, through our creative writing modules. Or, you can combine them with wider literature and arts and creative technologies modules.
You'll study a core module that will give you the foundation needed to succeed at Masters-level study. You'll also learn to write and present research, as well as think about how the skills you gain throughout your degree will prepare you for a career.
In the creative writing option modules, you'll explore different forms of writing in practical, workshop settings. Peer discussion is at the forefront of your learning. This will be central to your development as a writer.
