Overview

Postgraduate study in English at Loughborough University is for graduates who aspire to create and interpret the literary cultures of the 21st century. Our courses offer an inclusive and practical approach to textual study and expression, enabling you to enhance your understanding and creation of contemporary writing through peer learning and hands-on projects.

You will be supported to organise and host a literary festival, contributing to the modern literary scene, and join a vibrant community of scholars and experts on campus who will support you in pursuing yourintellectual goals, whether academic, cultural or commercial.

The Creative Writing and the Writing Industries master's programme from Loughborough University includes core creative writing modules alongside professional development: you will learn how these things relate to each other in the case of each individual; their writing, skills and aspirations. There are workshops on a range of genres in fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry, as well as sessions on how to plan, structure and edit completed work in your chosen form. You will also learn about the role of writers in a variety of settings, including the Heritage Sector, community arts and events. The course also includes training on research skills, including accessing information from a range of sources, which are key to postgraduate study, writing the dissertation, and working as a writer.

Career

The programme is designed for students who want to develop their creative work as a writer, as well as exploring a range of professional possibilities in the Writing industries, Heritage, Community Arts and Publishing, Education and Freelancing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Resources for Advanced Research
Writing for Publication
Writing Heritage and History

Writing in the Community
Twenty-First Century U_S_ Literature and Culture

The Writer and the Writing Industries

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-25 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 226 other Masters in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Second-class degree (2:2 / 55%) or above in a relevant subject (applicants with other equivalent experience who have a track record of writing, but a lower class or less relevant degree are encouraged to apply). Personal statement of not more than 300 words, and a portfolio of creative writing in any form or genre, of not more than 3,000 words.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12500 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Loughborough

600 - 1000 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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