Overview
Why study the this program?
The Novel Writing (Online Distance Learning) program at 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 our 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 complete the course in one year (full-time). 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 – they include novelist, critic and TV director/producer Dr Adam Lively and fantasy novelist/critic Dr Adam Dalton.
- 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 Story Festival, which has included appearances by writers such as former poet laureate Carol-Anne Duffy, novelist David Nicholls and Booker Prize shortlisted author Stephen Kelman.
- Get free access to the resources, learning materials and software.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Writing as a Novelist
- Reading as a Novelist
- Research: Writing, Markets, Audiences
- Developing and Publishing the Novel
- Major Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- We recommend applying as early as possible for your chosen postgraduate course to ensure you are granted a place.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Creative Writing Literature View 20 other Masters in Literature in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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.
- Applicants will then be required to attend a short on-line or telephone interview
Tuition Fee
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International
8600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8600 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8600 GBP per year during 12 months.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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