MA Writing for Young People

This course is designed to help you develop your writing skills and expand your creative potential. You'll learn how to write compelling stories, articles, and other content for young people, while also exploring the latest trends and innovations in children's literature. Our experienced tutors will guide you through a range of exercises and projects, helping you to build a portfolio of work that showcases your skills and talents. By the end of the course, you'll be well-equipped to pursue a career as a writer for young people, or to further develop your skills in this exciting and rewarding field.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for aspiring writers who want to create engaging content for children and young adults. You'll learn how to craft stories that resonate with your audience, and how to use language and structure to create a compelling narrative. We also cover the business side of writing, including how to find and pitch your work to publishers, agents, and other industry professionals. Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and receive feedback from our experienced tutors.

Unlock Your Full Creative Potential at Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers a unique and supportive learning environment that is tailored to your needs as a writer. Our faculty of experienced writers and industry professionals will provide you with the guidance and support you need to succeed, whether you're just starting out or looking to develop your skills further. Plus, our beautiful campus location provides a inspiring setting for creative work. With Bath Spa University, you'll have access to top-notch facilities, resources, and networking opportunities that will help you achieve your goals.

Writing workshops lie at the heart of the course, helping you to gain wide-ranging insights into your writing strengths and weaknesses and to experiment with your writing in a supportive but disciplined environment. A critical aspect of the course is the chance to meet other aspiring writers, learn from them, and develop the creative networks that will support you in the next stage of your writing career.

Workshop modules lead to the production of a full manuscript – or a substantial proportion of one – with a clear understanding of how to complete the book. While most students focus on Middle Grade or Young Adult prose fiction, others choose picture books, chapter books, collections, verse novels, or even narrative non-fiction for their manuscript project.

Your writing is underpinned by an increased understanding of children and young people as readers, of the current publishing industry, and of good practice in submitting to agents and publishers. You'll acquire the core skills and knowledge working authors need in order to give their work the best chance of success in the marketplace.

• Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher and evidence of two years of work experience; or successful completion of equivalent courses; or satisfactory preparation for the course through informal or non-formal learning and/or professional experiences subject to the approval of the Academic Chair

  • Copy of latest school credentials

  • Passport copy

  • Emirates ID (if any)

  • Visa Page copy

  • Passport Size ID photo

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.