Creative Writing and Publishing, M.A. | University of Lincoln | Lincoln, United Kingdom
12 months
Duration
12000 GBP/year
12000 GBP/year
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About

Fusing academia and creativity with industry insights, this Creative Writing and Publishing programme at the University of Lincoln offers students the opportunity to develop their skills and build a portfolio with support from an academic coach and professionals in the publishing industry.

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Overview

Teaching is enhanced by workshops, readings, and masterclasses by acclaimed authors from a range of genres, and professionals from major publishers also contribute to the teaching and support, alongside Guardian editors and writers.

Previous speakers have included former Poet Laureate Dame Carol Ann Duffy; naturalist Chris Packham; poet Patience Agbabi, award-winning children’s writer Laura Dockrill; celebrated authors Max Porter, Elif Shafak, Diana Evans, Kerry Hudson, Bernardine Evaristo, and Nikesh Shukla; literary agent Nicola Barr; as well as The Guardian’s Associate Editor for Culture Claire Armitstead; theatre critic Arifa Akbar; columnist Polly Toynbee; writer Simon Hattenstone; and Observer critic Miranda Sawyer.

A focus on the business of publishing aims to prepare students for entering the competitive world of contemporary publishing, as well as to develop the necessary skills such as creating an elevator pitch and writing first-rate submission letters to attract publishers and agents, building an understanding of what editors are looking for, and learning about the publisher/reader relationship.

Career Opportunities

This Creative Writing and Publishing  programme at the University of Lincoln  aims to prepare students for entering the competitive world of contemporary publishing, as well as to engage with necessary skills such as creating an elevator pitch and writing first-rate submission letters to attract publishers and agents, develop an understanding of what editors are looking for, and learn about the publisher/reader relationship.

Through a combination of academic study and workshop activities, the programme can enhance the transferable skills within creative writing, preparing students for occupations in areas such as publishing, lifestyle journalism, and public relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • English Now: Fiction, Form, and Genre for Publication 
  • Non-Fiction and Professional Writing 
  • Production and Creativity for Publishing 
  • Production and the Business of Publishing 
  • Dissertation - Creative Writing and Publishing

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible. 

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants will require a first or second class honours degree from any subject. Relevant professional experience will also be considered.
  • International Students who require a Tier 4 student visa are not eligible to apply for this course but international students on alternative appropriate visas may apply.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    12000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 12000 GBP per year during 12 months.
  • National

    12000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 12000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Creative Writing and Publishing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United Kingdom / Merit-based
India Scholarship
4000 GBP
Grant
01 Dec 2023
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
The Lincoln Global Leaders Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
10 Nov 2023
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Bangladesh Scholarship
5000 GBP
Grant
16 Dec 2022
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Developing Futures Scholarship
5000 GBP
Grant
01 Dec 2023
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Africa Scholarship
4000 GBP
Grant
01 May 2023
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Egypt Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
01 Dec 2023
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Vietnam Scholarship
4000 GBP
Grant
01 Dec 2023
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Turkey Scholarship
4000 GBP
Grant
01 Dec 2023
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Thailand Scholarship
4000 GBP
Grant
01 Dec 2023
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
2000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Pakistan Scholarship
4000 GBP
Grant
01 Dec 2023
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
International Alumni Scholarship
2000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline

Japan Gov’t/World Bank
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
8000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Get-Scholarship
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Chevening Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
01 Nov 2022
Deadline

UK Government
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Marshall Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
01 Oct 2022
Deadline

The Government of the United Kingdom
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline

educations.com
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline

Aga Khan Foundation
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Various benefits
Grant
15 Mar 2022
Deadline

DFID/UK Universities
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Pinsky Law
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Sambla
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

iVisa
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

IMSOGLO
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

IELTS from 6 to 9
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Anonymous Hope Fund
Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

European Commission

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