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Master of Creative Writing
- London, 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
- Second-class honours degree (2:2
- some programmes 2:1) from a recognised UK or overseas university
- non-graduates with professional qualifications considered individually
- India example: 2nd class in final year of Bachelors
- Grade/entry criteria: Second-class honours degree (2:2 usual).
Accepted academic background
Second-class honours degree (2:2; some programmes 2:1) from a recognised UK or overseas university; non-graduates with professional qualifications considered individually; India example: 2nd class in final year of Bachelors
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 89
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 176
- Institutional test mapped to IELTS
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Two Academic or Professional References
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
- Portfolio
- Or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,980 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Roehampton campus, London |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international taught postgraduate students may qualify for a Roehampton scholarship of up to GBP 4,000 depending on award, Academic achievement and course restrictions. Award eligibility depends on the programme and selection criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
18 Dec 2026
34 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 18 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,980 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 89, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 176, Institutional test mapped to IELTS.

