Overview

The Creative Writing and English Literature programme at The University of Hull gives you the perfect opportunity to combine your love of studying literature with learning the skills you need to successfully write your own.

You’ll gain insight into society, culture and politics by developing an understanding of the power of language while receiving a thorough grounding in research methods and practices.

Full flexibility means you can choose to focus on the writers, or forms of writing, that most interest you while tailoring this course to your interests in either Creative Writing, English Literature, or both.

This course has received 100% overall satisfaction from our MA students in the national 2023/24 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), with 100% agreeing that they feel better prepared for their future careers.

Guided by published scholars and authors, the literature modules explore cutting-edge themes, including gender and sexuality, climate fiction and intertextuality. Creative writing modules allow students to focus their interests on both fiction and non-fiction prose forms, as well as sci-fi and fantasy

Future prospects

You will leave Hull with enhanced communication, research and creative skills with a grounding not just in research and engagement but also in self-reflection and development.

Career options include writing and editing jobs, in fields such as journalism, marketing or promotions. Many students opt to pursue further research or a career in academia or teaching.

You’ll also learn how to place your own writing with publishers if your ambition is to become a published author.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research, Creativity and Engagement

Creative Writing Portfolio

Gender in Popular Culture

Shakespearean Transformations

Climate Fiction: Writing Water in a Warming World

Writing Creative Non-Fiction: Reflecting Reality

Writing Short Stories

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00 , National

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For Home applicants, we recommend that you apply 6 weeks before the start of the programme.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hull, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 191 other Masters in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.

The programme is designed for graduates who have a studied a subject that is relevant to this course.

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14000 GBP / year

≈ 14000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

11150 GBP / year

≈ 11150 GBP / year

Living costs

Hull

United Kingdom

729 - 1384 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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