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MA Creative Writing

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

The MA Creative Writing program at De Montfort University is a challenging and rewarding course that will help you develop your writing skills and enhance your creative potential. You'll have the opportunity to work with experienced writers and mentors, attend workshops and events, and produce a portfolio of original work. With a focus on both traditional and new media forms, this course will give you the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in today's fast-paced writing industry.

Additional Information

Our course is designed for aspiring writers who want to develop their craft and pursue a career in creative writing. You'll learn how to generate ideas, structure your work, and refine your writing style through regular workshops and feedback sessions. Plus, you'll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including a dedicated writing space and support from our experienced teaching staff.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at De Montfort University

De Montfort University is the perfect place to pursue your creative writing dreams. Our university has a rich history of literary excellence, and we're committed to fostering the next generation of writers. With our expert teaching staff, cutting-edge facilities, and diverse student body, you'll have everything you need to succeed in this exciting field.

Why You Should Study This Course

The Creative Writing MA is a practice-led program, giving you the chance to develop your writing in chosen areas or experiment with new forms and genres through exploratory writing exercises and craft challenges. The program is designed to develop your writing practice in both research and professional contexts and so you will follow both craft and writing industry-focused modules. You will have the opportunity to graduate with an advanced understanding of the professional landscape and how to use the skills you have acquired to forge a career in a range of contexts. The taught modules are divided into three areas. Researching as a Writer involves exploring practice research methodologies and research skills, giving you a toolbox for discussion of your practice from a theoretical perspective. Developing Writing covers a range of genre opportunities and exploratory writing tasks while Writing Ecosystems focuses on networking, performance, manuscript presentation, and publishing advice. The program culminates in a dissertation in which you will work independently on an extended creative writing project in a form or genre of your choice, with tutor guidance and feedback. You will shape and grow projects to a professional standard, while also learning how to provide a theoretical basis to discuss and conceptualize your practice.

General Eligibility

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2.2 UK bachelors honors degree, with evidence of ongoing writing practice.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Researching as a Writer 1: Icebergs and Audience
Researching as a Writer 2: Practising Ideas, Articulating Practice
Developing Writing 1: Craft, Form and Exploratory Writing
Developing Writing 2: Genre Case Study
The Writing Ecosystem 1: Navigating networks
The Writing Ecosystem 2: Performance, Presentation, Pedagogy
Final Dissertation

Language Requirement

IELTS6.5
TOEFL93
PTE65
Duolingo89

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.l.

Programme Information

Course CategoryMedia and Journalism

Course LevelPostgraduate

Awarding BodyDe Montfort University

Campus NameLeicester

DurationFull-Time, 1 year

Available IntakeSeptember

IELTS Score6.5

Tuition Fees£8,986

International Fees£15,800

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