Overview

Creative Writing course at Kingston University offers talented and aspiring writers the chance to refine their craft under the tutelage of acclaimed professionals.

Our award-winning former creative writing students include Booker-shortlisted Oyinkan Braithwaite, Joe Pierson, who won the Bridport Prize, Stefan Mohammed, awarded the Dylan Thomas Prize, Bafta-winner, Sarah Woolner, the acclaimed poet Dom Bury and celebrated novelist Faiqa Mansab.

Careers

Graduates from this course have achieved multi-book publishing deals or gone on to work in the publishing industry. Others have progressed in careers in translating, writing, journalism, advertising and film.

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Programme Structure

Modules:

MFA Dissertation

Special Study: Workshop in Popular Genre Writing

Writing the Contemporary

Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers

Writers' Workshop

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , International

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We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, applications will close when the course is full.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or above honours degree in creative writing, English literature, literature and language, drama or theatre studies or a humanities subject.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK students tuition fees:

MSc part time £5,885

International students tuition fees:

MSc part time £10,065

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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