Manchester Metropolitan University Multiple locations Manchester , England , United Kingdom
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Overview
At the heart of the Manchester Writing School are our Masters programmes in Creative Writing , available to study on campus in Manchester, and also from anywhere in the world via online distance learning.
MA students undertake a taught element blending writing workshops with reading units and an elective, and then complete their studies through submission of an extended piece of writing from a proposed full-length book or script.
Career
The Manchester Writing School is one the UK's leading schools of creative writing. It is also home to ground-breaking outreach activities, international writing competitions, series of city-wide literary events, innovative publishing projects, and the Manchester Children's Book Festival. These activities provide our students with many opportunities to get involved and develop their experience in a number of exciting directions.
On completion of this Master of Arts (MA) Creative Writing programme from Manchester Metropolitan University , you may decide to pursue MFA, MPhil or PhD study, or to develop a career in bookselling, agenting, publishing, editing, the media, or teaching creative writing. An unrivalled number of our graduates have become published writers.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Reading Units
- Crime Fiction
- Teaching Creative Writing
- Writing About Relationships
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Creative Writing Literature View 198 other Masters in Creative Writing in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 89
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
In order to apply, you will need to submit a completed application form, a sample of creative writing, a critical review and one reference.
Each application is allocated to a specialist tutor in the candidate's chosen discipline, who reads and assesses it, looking for evidence of:
- A very high standard of written English;
- Creative talent and potential;
- Control of form, style and technique;
- Commitment to the craft of writing and the development of writing skills through workshops and supervision;
- Substantial reading within the relevant field.
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International
2667 GBP/moduleTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2667 GBP per module and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
1417 GBP/moduleTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1417 GBP per module and a duration of 12 months.
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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