Overview
This Creative Writing programme from University of Kent will lift you as a writer, offering you a unique approach emphasising innovation and experimentation, and encouraging you to develop your best and most authentic work. You will graduate with the skills required for professional practice in the creative writing industry.
Career
Many career paths can benefit from the writing and analytical skills that you develop as a postgraduate student in the School of English. Our students have gone on to work in academia, journalism, broadcasting and media, publishing, writing and teaching; as well as more general areas such as banking, marketing analysis and project management
Programme Structure
- You are encouraged to put together an MA programme that suits you and your plans. It is a requirement of the programme that you take either Fiction 1 and Fiction 2 or Poetry 1 and Poetry 2 along with one other Creative Writing module.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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There is no fixed application deadline for applications from home/EU students, though we strongly recommend you apply as soon as possible
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 223 other Masters in Creative Writing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or substantial creative writing experience.
- You are required to submit a sample of your creative writing, and this will be the most significant factor in admissions decisions. Applicants may be called to interview.
Tuition Fee
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International
17400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9300 GBP per year during 12 months.
- EU: £13000
Part-time:
- UK: £4650
- EU: £6500
- International: £8700
Living costs for Canterbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.