Creative Writing University of Greenwich

Overview

In this Creative Writing course at University of Greenwich , you will be guided by expert writers through each of the core genres of prose fiction, poetry, scriptwriting and creative non-fiction. You’ll be able to experiment with topics, styles, forms and hybrids, leading to a substantial portfolio of original creative work.

Among our innovative approaches to imaginative writing, we encourage students to explore links between texts and other disciplines, such as history, theory, politics, and cultural studies. Different writing techniques and reflective practices will help you advance your skills in textual analysis and encourage you to consider the opportunities and challenges of writing.

What you should know about this course

• This new MA is taught by expert writers with internationally-recognised publications

• You will gain advanced understanding of contemporary writing in each of the core genres

• You will produce new writing in every genre and specialise in a genre of your choosing

• You will benefit from being taught by guest experts from around the world

• You will join a unique writing environment, rich with other writers and industry links, in the heart of London.

Career:

A postgraduate degree in this field will allow you to embed the research training necessary for embarking on extended independent scholarship along with the delivery of subject knowledge, understanding and expertise.

Graduates have the potential to pursue careers in writing, academia, research, journalism, publishing, teaching, and creative and heritage industries, amongst other occupations.