Overview

The Writing course offered by Liverpool John Moores University will help you to learn about writing, develop your own writing style and practice, share ideas with teachers and peers, develop a contemporary and traditional foundation in creative writing, find a creative voice of your own. Read about the Programme Leader, Prof Catherine Cole in this meet the professor's feature.

The programme explores the process of writing from first inspiration to final draft and publication and reflects the need for writers to keep up-to-date with advances in contemporary publishing. You will benefit from the close study of writerly techniques and strategies, develop your work to a professional standard and gain access to professional practitioners, such as visiting novelists, poets and screenwriters as well as editors and publishers. In this way your work will be able to thrive in the wider world.

Employability

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

The programme sets out to make you the best writer you can be. It has links with many literary agents and industry experts. Student work is regularly published alongside that of established writers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading as a Writer

Writers' Workshop

Portfolio and Critical Commentary

Writing Style, Structure and Genre

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Good Honours degree (classification 2:1 or above) in English, Writing or a cognate subject.

Applicants who demonstrate professional skills and evidence of achievement in a related area without formal qualifications will also be considered.

We place particular emphasis on both the portfolio and the interview. The above requirements may be waived if a portfolio shows promise.

Please refer to the Application and selection section for further information on the application and interview process.

IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (Minimum 6.0 in each component)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5400 GBP / year

≈ 5400 GBP / year

Additional Details

£49.85 per credit

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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