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Overview
Why study the Novel Writing MA at Middlesex University?
The Novel Writing (Online Distance Learning) MA at the Middlesex University ensures you are able to hone your writing skills and develop your book while also identifying gaps in the market and how to approach agents and publishers.
Through the online campus you can access the support of our experts, while interacting with others on the course, at a time to suit you, and you can choose to complete the course in one year (full-time) or over two or three years (part-time) starting in October. From idea generation, to developing character and plot, to pitching your novel to publishers, this MA equips you to master your novel.
Course Highlights
- The teaching team are all experienced creative writing lecturers as well as being novelists, including novelist and TV director/producer Dr Adam Lively; Dr Lorna Gibb, biographer and novelist, and Dr Josie Barnard, BBC radio journalist and novelist.
- You’ll be learning with state-of-the-art distance learning tools and 24-hour web support through our innovative online platform
- Creative writing at Middlesex has strong links with the publishing industry, including hosting the annual North London Literary Festival, which recently enjoyed a keynote speech from poet laureate Carol-Anne Duffy and novelist David Nicholls.
- As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Writing as a Novelist
- Reading as a Novelist
- Research for Fiction
- Developing the Novel
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Languages Creative Writing Literature View 34 other Masters in Literature in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- It is required that you have a second class honours degree 2:2 or above, or equivalent qualification (a writer has to have something to write about!)
- Individuals with a minimum of three years' work experience will also be accepted
- Those without formal qualifications will need to demonstrate relevant writing experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level
- All applicants are required to submit 2,000 words of recently written work as part of their application. It is likely to be creative writing in prose form, e.g. an excerpt from a short story or novel, or it could be an essay or piece of creative non-fiction.
- Applicants will then be required to attend a short on-line or telephone interview
Tuition Fee
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International
6000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
6000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
- EU Full-time: £6,000
- UK/International/EU Part-time: £40 per credit; £20 per dissertation
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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