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Master of Creative Writing

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, 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: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): 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

Course page entry requirement: A 2:1 Honours Degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£28,080 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£38,907 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Law
Department	Creative Writing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.