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Master of Creative Writing

University of Derby

  • Derby, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Derby 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 (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

  • UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent
  • Some courses require a relevant degree
  • Experience or interview. IELTS 6.5 typical
  • With 6.0 (some courses 5.5) in each skill
  • Up to 7.0 on some courses.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:2 or international equivalent), Some courses need professional experience, Interview or a relevant first degree (e. G. Health, Therapy and teaching courses).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements (2:2 degree or equivalent) and start dates. Click Apply directly on the course page
  2. or apply through an overseas representative. Provide degree transcripts and proof of English (IELTS 5 typical). Interview or portfolio where the course asks. After an offer
  3. Pay the 8
  4. 000 GBP deposit before a CAS. Use the CAS to apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Arrive by the stated date.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,500, £18,100 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,927 GBP

Program details

CampusDerby Campus
Faculty or schoolEnglish, Creative Writing and Publishing
DepartmentArts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteSouth-East Asia Scholarship: 5000 GBP fee reduction for qualifying nationals of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam entering an eligible on-campus, Full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree in January or September 2027. Offer, CAS and other criteria apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.