268 Part-time Master's degrees in Creative Writing

The Publishing and Creative Writing MA at York St John University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed to refine your writing skills while preparing you for the publishing industry. This course can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time, offering flexibility to fit your lifestyle and commitments.

The Creative Writing Master of Art (M.A.) at Central Michigan University is a 30-credit hour postgraduate programme delivered on campus. Designed for aspiring authors and educators, this full-time course focuses on portfolio development across multiple genres to prepare students for professional publication or doctoral study.

Throughout the Creative Writing programme from Manchester Metropolitan University, you will explore and practice techniques and styles of modern and contemporary writing and apply these through the development of your own complete book or script. 

Antioch University’s low-residency MFA in Creative Writing program is devoted not only to the education of literary and dramatic artists but to community engagement and the pursuit of social justice. 

Creative Writing from Mississippi University for Women is a 48-hour program that can be completed in two to three years (or longer if students choose to attend part time). Students take online classes, combined with two types of brief residency classes.  

The English Literature and Creative Writing course of Cardiff Metropolitan University is a rewarding taught degree taught by published writers and researchers. 

The Creative Writing program at Saint Leo University is an advanced program that offers genre specializations in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction.

Immerse yourself in the art of creative writing and master self-reflection, critical thinking and analysis. Specialise in prose (fiction or creative nonfiction), poetry or script writing in a writing- and reading-intensive, practice-based research degree with the MA in Creative Writing offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

The Creativity and Innovation (Online) program from Drexel University provides, in a concentrated format, the most contemporary knowledge and skills needed in this important area for students who do not wish to pursue a master's degree but who value a credential that demonstrates their learning. Credits from this program can be applied toward an MS in Creativity and Innovation.

Literature has long been a source of inspiration, both for readers and writers. In Southern New Hampshire University's MA in English and Creative Writing - Fiction Online, you can find your creative voice and tell your story.

The MA Writing for Young People (Online) (Hons) at Bath Spa University is a part-time programme designed for aspiring writers focusing on children's literature. This two-year course offers a flexible online format, allowing you to learn from published authors and industry professionals while developing your craft.

The Master of Arts in Songwriting at Berklee College of Music will instill in you a deeper knowledge of lyrical and musical techniques, song forms, and ideas on arranging and production that past and current innovators in songwriting have used with great success. 

The Creative Writing program at Warnborough College is unique and delivered completely online. It is based on Aristotle’s theory of mimesis, but despite its ancient roots, the program meets all the needs of a postmodern writer looking for new paradigms.

This Nature and Travel Writing programme at Bath Spa University focuses on learning to write from your own experience in the field. You’ll develop your writing skills and techniques, learn from established writers, and examine the history, context and genres of nature and travel writing.

The MA in Creative Writing at Swansea University offers an immersive experience for aspiring writers. This one-year full-time programme provides comprehensive training in various writing genres, including fiction and poetry. Students engage with a vibrant community and benefit from expert instruction, enhancing their literary skills in a supportive environment.

The Screenwriting programme offered by City St George's, University of London will build a portfolio of creative work and pitch documents that capture the attention of agents, producers, funders and audiences.

The Creative Writing programme offered by Leeds Arts University positions the writer as creative practitioner. Our guiding focus is the creative act of writing, and developing your creative insight through critical exploration.

The only one of its kind in the U.S., the Creative Writing MFA at University of Texas El Paso offers a fully bilingual (Spanish and English) course of study in fiction, poetry, playwriting, screenwriting, literary translation and non-fiction.

We live in an increasingly visual society. The English and Creative Writing - Screenwriting Online program at Southern New Hampshire University is an advanced exploration of the world of film and video, from shorts and episodic serials to feature-length blockbusters and documentaries.

Creative Writing from Salve Regina University immerses students in the creative life through residencies and mentorships, publishing and editing panels and craft talks, always with a sustained focus on writing.