180 Master's degrees in Creative Writing in England, United Kingdom

This MA Creative Writing part 2 module from The Open University UK is the second part of the MA in Creative Writing you'll build on skills that you have acquired in part 1, whilst at the same time being challenged to develop those skills further in your primary genre specialism.

Writing is a profession and a passion; it is also an act of community.  University of Warwick Warwick’s MA in Writing introduces you to the real world of writing, surrounded and supported by writing staff and students who share your ambition. It will show you how to make your way in the world as a writer.

Through past and present approaches to performance design, the Scenography courses at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama aim to explore dynamic and innovative interplays between the body, space and time, further informed by a variety of disciplines including film, sculpture, sound, digital media, puppetry, choreography and architecture. 

Writing for Theatre, Film, Radio and Television offers a vocational training in writing drama across a range of different media contexts. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama courses provide the opportunity for you to develop the core competencies and skills of the dramatist, to explore your ‘voice’, to develop your confidence in your own writing.

The MA in Writing for Young People (Hons) at Bath Spa University is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This course is designed for aspiring writers targeting children and young adults, offering both on-campus and online attendance options. You'll learn from published authors and industry professionals, refining your writing skills in a supportive environment.

Have you got a story to tell? Or poems that you want to shape into a collection? This Creative and Life Writing Masters degree from Goldsmiths, University of London will help you develop your creative writing practice. 

Develop an array of transferable skills on the Creative Writing course from Arts University Bournemouth. Throughout your studies, we’ll encourage you to reflect on your own practice, explore the fundamental duty of the writer, and guide you in honing your creative identity.

Gain experience in dramatic writing in various forms with our MA Writing for Theatre, Screen and Radio at Royal Holloway. Showcase your talents and build your portfolio so you can launch your career as a writer. Writing for Theatre, Screen and Radioes degree is offered at Royal Holloway University of London.

Creative Writing by Research at University of Buckingham offers a valuable opportunity to dedicate yourself to a creative writing project of your choice. This may take various forms, such as a collection of poems, a series of short stories, or a script for a stage play.

The Screenwriting programme offered by City St George's, University of London empowers you to compile an extensive portfolio of screenwriting and to pitch your work confidently to industry. You will receive the learning you need to succeed in the quickly evolving world of film, television and streaming media.

The University of Salford offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing: Innovation and Experiment. This programme can be pursued either full-time over one year or part-time across two years, providing flexibility for students. It is designed for those seeking to enhance their writing skills and explore innovative practices in a vibrant academic environment.

This Creative Writing course offered by Bath Spa University will help you to bring a novel, book of poems, book of short stories or work of non-fiction as near to publishable quality as possible.

This Creative Writing course at Royal Holloway University of London allows you to develop your work as a writer to a professional level, going beyond the personal and writing with an engaged sense of literary culture, its social role and contemporary practices.

This M.A. in Creative Writing and Education from Goldsmiths, University of London, offers a unique blend of creative writing and pedagogical skills. The programme can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time, catering to diverse learning preferences and schedules, making it an excellent choice for aspiring writers and educators alike.

The MA Screenwriting at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a dynamic programme designed for aspiring writers. This full-time course spans 1 year and 3 months, providing students with the skills necessary for success in film, television, and radio scriptwriting.

 Creative Writing programme offered at the University of Nottingham will explore contemporary poetry, fiction and hybrid forms of writing (which cross genres), as well as building on your own critical writing skills.

Taught by award-winning authors with specialisms in fiction, poetry, non-fiction and scriptwriting, this Creative Writing course at York St John University is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn the craft of creative writing.

Join a vibrant community of award-winning writers at the Manchester Writing School, home to over 100 published students and graduates. The Creative Writing programme from Manchester Metropolitan University invites you to develop your voice, on campus in a UNESCO City of Literature, or as part of our global online community from anywhere in the world.

This postgraduate course in Screenwriting (MA, PG Cert) at Birkbeck, University of London, allows students to refine their writing skills to a professional level. The programme can be pursued full-time or part-time, with classes held on campus in the evenings. The course duration is one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students, commencing in October 2026.

MA Screenwriting from MetFilm School is designed to enable you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a writer in today’s screen industries.