Creative Writing University of Bristol

Overview

You will be taught by experienced published writers in extended workshop sessions, where you will be supported to experiment, innovate, and improve your work. This is the heart of the degree, where you develop your understanding of readership and how to create immersive writing that is engaging and memorable.

A special unit introduces you to issues in contemporary publishing, where guest writers and experts from the industry bring up-to-date knowledge and expertise to the programme. This unit is tailored to student needs and designed to help you understand exactly how to begin trying to publish your work.

Welcomed into the University's prestigious Department of English, you'll learn about contemporary critical issues that influence the world of literature. You will be encouraged to read widely, and books will be suggested for you by the faculty. Over the summer, you'll work with a professional writer to develop your manuscript, just as you would with an agent or editor.

By the end of the Creative Writing programme from the University of Bristol , you should understand a great deal about the critical and commercial context of your writing. You should be able to speak confidently and intelligently about your work and where it belongs.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MA in Creative Writing often enter portfolio careers, where creative writing becomes only one element of their income. Other elements may include:

• teaching
• workshop delivery
• proofreading
• editing.

The close-reading skills developed on a master's in Creative Writing can also prepare graduates for careers in publishing. Advanced skills in understanding nuance and tone have helped graduates secure work in business communications, marketing and corporate social media.