Universities United Kingdom Birkbeck University of London Courses MA Creative Writing

MA Creative Writing
at Birkbeck University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,380
Country Rank#62
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

The MA in Creative Writing at Birkbeck is taught by one of the most diverse and vibrant departments in London. For 17 years we have been enabling dynamic groups of students to improve their creative work and develop as writers. We have a growing list of published and prizewinning authors whose work started life in our seminars.

If you have been writing creatively for a while and feel the need for professional support and feedback and the guidance of published authors and a cohort of like-minded people, then this course is for you.

The course is taught through small seminars and one-to-one tuition. We offer modules in fiction writing - both short story and novel - and work with writers across many prose genres - both fiction and non-fiction. We also offer options in playwriting, poetry, screenwriting and creative non-fiction, and practical opportunities to learn about publishing, producing and editing creative work.

Entry to the course is based on the submission of a portfolio of creative work, and candidates whose work shows promise will be invited for interview.

Course Content
CORE MODULES - WRITING
- Writing and Reading Seminar
- Writing Workshop
CORE MODULES - CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE
- Contemporary Writing 2: Genre
- Poetry Workshop
OPTION MODULES
- Creative Non-Fiction
- Introduction to Playwriting
- Introduction to Screenwriting
- Writing Together: Creative-Critical Approaches to Collaboration
MA CREATIVE WRITING DISSERTATION
- Dissertation MA Creative Writing
Entry Requirement
A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above, though this requirement may be waived if you can demonstrate exceptional talent), a personal statement (to be submitted with your application form) and a portfolio of prose writing of no more than 3000 words.

Your portfolio should be a section of a novel with a synopsis, a couple of short stories or a combination of the two. Please note that poetry, children’s fiction, journalism, screen- or playwriting are not appropriate submissions for this MA. Students are selected on the basis of their portfolio and statement, an interview (selected candidates only) and their degree.

Portfolio guidelines:
- Submit application.
- Wait up to 48 hours.
- Submit writing portfolio (Word or PDF) by logging into your MyBirkbeck profile, then going to the ‘Manage my application’ link and attaching the document.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.
Fees & Scholarships
- Full-time home students: £9030 pa
- Full-time international students: £16380 pa
Career Prospect
Graduates can pursue career paths in editing, teaching and writing professionally. Possible professions include:
- creative writer
- magazine or newspaper journalist
- editorial assistant
- academic librarian
- English as a second language (ESOL) teacher
- information officer.

Cost Of Studying At Birkbeck University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Creative Writing at Birkbeck University of London