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Master of Creative Writing
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year masters combining writing workshops with one-to-one mentoring.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Creative Writing can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Creative Writing Specialist
- Creative Writing Associate
Curriculum
- Compulsory modules in Creative Prose (20 credits combined)
- Literature
- Creativity and Society (10) and Individual Project Development across two semesters (20)
- A 30-credit creative dissertation in the spring and summer
- 10 credits of optional modules.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree
- Normally equivalent to a UK 2:2 or 2:1 honours degree depending on the course
- Often in a related subject
- Some courses add an interview
- Portfolio
- Work experience or professional-body conditions
- English IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each skill for most courses
- Varies by course and country
- Typically a UK 2:1 (or 2:2 for some courses) equivalent. Examples: India - 55% (2:1) / 50% (2:2) from Mumbai
- Kolkata or Delhi universities
- 60% / 55% from other recognised universities
- USA - GPA 3.2 for courses needing a UK 2:1
- GPA 2.8 for a UK 2:2.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (first or upper/lower second class UK honours equivalent, By country) in a relevant subject, Conversion courses accept other subjects, Some courses need portfolio, Interview or professional experience.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 62
- Cambridge 176
- Oxford Test of English 130
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
- Personal Statement (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates. There is typically no Masters deadline. Apply on the NTU Applicant Portal. Up to five applications at no charge. Upload transcripts
- Personal statement
- References and English test evidence. Some courses need an interview or portfolio. Accept the offer within about eight weeks and pay the advance payment of 6
- 000 GBP (9
- 000 GBP for some countries)
- Deducted from tuition. Apply for the Student visa with NTU's international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,630, £21,615 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £28,939 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Humanities |
| Department | Creative Writing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,60 |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £17,630, £21,615 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £28,939 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 62, Cambridge 176, Oxford Test of English 130. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.