
Overview
On the Creative, Digital and Professional Writing degree at London Metropolitan University , you’ll develop an advanced variety of writing skills suitable for a wide range of professional settings and literary modes.
We’ll help you develop your own creative ideas so you can thrive in creative roles such fiction and nonfiction writer or editor. It will also open up career opportunities in industries including media, journalism, film, publishing, e-books, marketing and communications.
Making use of the University's £100,000 newsroom and with the support of our award-winning staff and guest lecturers from the world of digital writing and editing, you'll develop an understanding of the demands and opportunities of a professional writing career.
You'll also benefit from field trips that will fire your imagination, as well as work placements in some of the prestigious media organisations based in London. Our students have gained work experience at Harper Collins, The Sunday Times, Harper's Bazaar UK, BBC, leading health magazines and websites and many more.
Where this course can take you
This master’s course will give you the skills needed to help you forge a career in the media and creative industries. Almost every commercial and public company now requires a communications manager, and as a graduate of this course you’ll be equipped with the specialist skills this role demands. More diverse roles will also be open to you, including creative writer (fiction and creative nonfiction), journalist, editor, publisher, arts manager, web designer, software designer, arts curator and consultant and events manager professions.
Sectors you could work in include the arts, creative, cultural, publishing, public relations, music, media and marketing industries. Our students have gone on to find success as writers, editors and digital innovators around the world. One ex-student, now teaching part-time on the course, is helping pioneer the use of virtual reality in journalism.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Creative Writing
- Creative, Digital and Professional Writing Project / Dissertation
- Digital Storytelling
- Feature Journalism
- Researching Media, Communication and the Creative Industries
- Accredited Work-Based Learning in the Creative Industries
- Creative Nonfiction
- Curatorial Writing
- Digital Video Production
- Multimedia Journalism
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We recommend that you submit your application to us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Creative Writing Digital Communication View 212 other Masters in Digital Communication in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You will be required to have:
- a 2:2 UK degree or equivalent (a relevant professional qualification or experience will also be considered)
- two contrasting writing samples of 750 words each ready for submission
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
16225 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16225 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
9300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9300 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
PT:
- UK: £1,035 per 20 credits
- Int: £1,805 per 20 credits
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.