Overview
The MA in Creative and Critical Writing at Birkbeck, University of London exploring critical debates on contemporary literature, media and popular culture give you the opportunity to develop your critical skills, while modules and workshops in creative writing enable you to develop and hone your creative writing skills (whether in fiction or non-fiction). In addition, modules that blend the two - putting the creative and the critical in dialogue - allow you to explore and try out hybrid forms. For the final dissertation, you develop a substantial piece of work, made up of either two interconnected creative and critical portions, or one hybrid creative-critical text.
Teaching consists of specialist lectures and seminars, as well as practice-led workshops, and individual tutorial feedback. The MA in Creative and Critical Writing is an exciting opportunity for learning and craft in a growing field.
Careers and Employability
The MA Creative and Critical Writing is a new programme, but graduates from our long-standing MA Creative Writing include:
- Niki Aguirre
- Sarah Alexander
- Laura Allsop
- Iphgenia Baal
- Amy Bird
- Phoebe Blatton
- Nicole Burstein
- Tray Butler
- Melissa De Villiers
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Creative Non-Fiction
- Reading the Contemporary
- Writing Workshop
- MA Project: Creative and Critical Writing
- Writing Together: Creative-Critical Approaches to Collaboration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
You are strongly advised to apply now, to ensure there are still places on your chosen course and to give you time to complete the admissions process.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Creative Writing Liberal Arts Literature View 301 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above), though this requirement may be waived if you can demonstrate exceptional talent.
- a personal statement
- two professional or academic references
- a sample of creative writing (prose), up to 1500 words
- a sample of critical writing (on a book, an author, a film/director, or an idea/concept), up to 1500 words.
- On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.
- The application form
- Your personal details
- Your qualifications
- Your work experience
- Your personal statement
- Referees
- Statistical information
- English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
16380 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16380 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9030 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9030 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Part-time home students: £4515 pa
- Part-time international students: £8190 pa
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.