Overview

The Creative Writing Prose Fiction MA course from the University of East Anglia graduates have enjoyed unparalleled success in terms of publications and prizes. Our alumni include: Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, Bailey’s Prize-winner Naomi Alderman, Emma Healey and Tash Aw. Our continuing success means we are fortunate in being able to attract the best writers from around the world.

Prepare to experience an intensive immersion in the study of writing prose fiction. You will take core creative modules, but can also choose from a wide range of critical courses, and benefit from our proven strengths in modernism and creative-critical studies, among others.

While you are at UEA, the focus will very much be on exploring your creative potential, in a highly supportive and well-resourced environment.

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing (Prose) Dissertation

Creative Writing Research Methodology Conference

Creative Writing Workshop: Prose

Criticism/critique

Living Modernism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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105

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General requirements

Degree classification UK Bachelors degree - 2.1 or equivalent
Degree Subject Any subject
Additional Entry Requirements Candidates are required to submit a portfolio of writing for assessment of between 3000 and 5000 words with their application. This could be part of a novel in progress or a piece or pieces of short fiction.

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Tuition Fees

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24100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11775 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 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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