Overview

The MLitt in Creative Writing Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews is a one-year taught programme run by the School of English. The course consists of two semesters with taught components followed by an individual creative writing project taking place over the whole year, but with particular focus during the last three months.

Highlights

have the opportunity to study with leading contemporary authors

gain a firm grounding in style and technique

learning critical thinking and the ability to be your own best editor

learn the importance of broad and well-informed reading in the development of an original ‘voice’

develop an awareness of creative industry norms in publication and networking

Careers

Graduates of the course have gone on to become published writers or pursue careers in a range of sectors including journalism, marketing, publishing and teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Skills for Creative Writers

Writing Prose

Poetry

Prose

Short stories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 191 other Masters in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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102

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. However, a candidate who demonstrates outstanding writing abilities may be accepted on the basis of an equivalent qualification (for example, a body of published work or a relevant professional qualification), but such cases are entirely at the discretion of staff and require decanal approval.

If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

Supplementary application to School of English (Word)

CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date

academic critical essay of approximately 2,000 words on an English literature topic

Poetry applicants should supply a portfolio of at least 10 poems of original verse

Prose applicants should supply 10 to 15 pages of original fiction or non-fiction writing

two original signed academic references on university headed paper from your most recent degree awarding in

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / year

≈ 25900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12030 GBP / year

≈ 12030 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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