236 Master's in Creative Writing in Europe

Gain the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning editor’s pile and get your comedy script green-lit with this Comedy Writing (Online) course from Falmouth University.

The Creative Writing MPhil at Aberystwyth University is a research-focused postgraduate programme. This full-time course lasts for one year and is delivered in a public study mode. It offers students a professional environment to develop substantial creative projects while establishing a rigorous critical framework for their work.

Explore one of today’s most exciting writing forms, from longform journalism to real-life storytelling. On this two-year part-time Creative Writing - Non-Fiction course from University of East Anglia, you’ll develop your work with support from practising writers and industry experts. 

An intensive one-year programme with the emphasis on developing the writer's original voice.

Goldsmiths, University of London offers an MPhil/PhD in Creative Writing, designed for a duration of 3-4 years for full-time students or 4-6 years for part-time attendees. This programme allows you to delve into your creative writing while engaging in scholarly research, providing a comprehensive understanding of literary practices.

The MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of Strathclyde is a full-time programme lasting 12 months. This degree equips students with essential writing skills through workshops and one-on-one guidance, fostering a vibrant writing community. Participants will work closely with experienced authors to refine their craft and develop a significant creative project.

This Creative Writing (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to undertake a one-year (full-time) research degree, with little or no formal taught component. 

The Creative Writing programme at the University of Cambridge is designed for those who wish to further their creative writing skills. If you have experience in writing prose, poetry or scripts and wish to take your creative work to the next level, this could be the course for you.  

The Birkbeck, University of London offers an M.A. in Text and Performance, designed for aspiring theatre professionals. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme provides a unique opportunity to specialise in areas such as Dramaturgy, Writing for Performance, or Theatre Making, all while studying on campus.

The Creative Writing (Extended) MA at Swansea University is a two-year, full-time programme designed to enhance your literary skills. This course offers a unique opportunity to study abroad at a partner institution in the US, enriching your experience and writing capabilities. You'll develop expertise in various genres while benefiting from a vibrant academic community.

Based in the childhood home of Oscar Wilde at 1 Merrion Square and delivered in association with the Irish Writers’ Centre, the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing at American College Dublin offers aspiring or published writers a one-year course of study which examines the process and practice of producing prose fiction.

The Performance - Writing programme at University of the Arts London (UAL) is a postgraduate course designed for ambitious writers. This full-time master's degree focuses on developing original voices for the stage and screen. Students engage in intensive creative practice within a world-renowned artistic organisation.

The aim of the Master's Degree Programme in Film and Television - Screenwriting from Aalto University is to strengthen the student's individual expression, skills in writing for film and the abilities required in artistic and production-related process work and group work. Master’s students become familiar with the central theoretical questions in the field and its research.

This Creative Writing degree from Nottingham Trent University is one of the longest established postgraduate courses of its kind in the UK, with a strong record of publication by its graduates. Designed for talented and committed writers, the course is taught by a team of award-winning writers and academics.

The Teaching Creative Writing course from University of Cambridge is structured around 3 modules that are designed with a focus on a different area of teaching creative writing.

Develop and hone your creative writing skills under our expert academic guidance by completing a full-length work in your preferred form of fiction, genre fiction or non-fiction. This Creative Writing programme from City St George's, University of London will give you a range of transferable skills to significantly boost your employability in the field of writing and other creative industries.

This MA Creative Writing part 1 module from The Open University UK building on skills learned at undergraduate level or as a practising writer, helps to harness your individual strengths, helping you to generate and develop ideas. 

The Publishing and Contemporary Literature MA at York St John University is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed to cultivate essential skills in the publishing sector. This degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary literature, focusing on independent publishing and diverse literary voices.

The MA in Creative Writing at University of Leeds offers the opportunity to develop your skills in creative writing within the context of a School of English with a long and distinguished history in creative writing. The course appeals both to those who wish to deepen and broaden their creative writing practice, and to those who are working towards a single publishable piece of work. 

The B.Sc. in Creative Writing (Hons) at Bath Spa University is a dynamic programme designed to enhance your writing skills. Offered in both full-time and part-time formats, this course spans one year for full-time students and two years for part-time attendees. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of writers and gain invaluable insights from published authors.