
Overview
MFA students undertake all of the elements of Creative Writing programme from Manchester Metropolitan University (a taught element blending writing workshops with reading units, an elective, and a dissertation), then take an additional unit about the publishing, literary and arts industries and submit a full-length manuscript: a completed novel or short story collection, poetry collection, book for children or young adults, feature-length script for stage, screen or radio, or book of creative non-fiction.
You will be introduced to professionals from the publishing industries, which may include literary agents, publishers, broadcasters and arts practitioners, and the School has strong links with many major arts, educational and cultural organisations. Our MFA model is unparalleled in coaching students through the development and completion of a full-length book under the sustained guidance of distinguished, practising writers and seeing those students achieve success in publishing.
Career
The Manchester Writing School is one the UK's leading schools of creative writing. It is also home to ground-breaking outreach activities, international writing competitions, series of city-wide literary events, innovative publishing projects, and the Manchester Children's Book Festival.
These activities provide our students with many opportunities to get involved and develop their experience in a number of exciting directions. On completion of this course you may decide to pursue PhD study, or to develop a career in bookselling, agenting, publishing, editing, the media, or teaching creative writing. An unrivalled number of our graduates have become published writers.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Reading Units
- Crime Fiction
- Teaching Creative Writing
- Writing About Relationships
- From Historical Fact to Contemporary Fiction
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
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Creative Writing Liberal Arts View 202 other Masters in Creative Writing in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
In order to apply, you will need to submit a completed application form, a sample of creative writing, a critical review and one reference.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
2584 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2584 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
1417 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1417 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
per 30 credits per year
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.