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Master of Creative Writing

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Northumbria University campus

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

  • A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Applicants without a degree will be considered. Applicants will be required to submit examples of their creative writing with their application
  • Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
  • Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published
  • Duolingo Not published

Work experience details

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.

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

  1. Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
  2. IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
  3. Personal statement
  4. References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
  5. ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  6. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,850 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£30,389 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentCreative Writing
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship 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

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.