Creative Writing and Publishing MA

at City University of London

Benefits of this course
 

You will be introduced to the fast-paced world of commercial publishing and learn the how the different sectors of the publishing industry fit together.

Our digital publishing element shows you how social media and web publishing is vital to finding and sustaining your community of readers.

We aim to improve your skills as a creative writer, particularly as a writer of short stories and novels. You will build the skills and experience needed to better engage with the publishing industry and work within it.
 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.
 

• Master of Arts (MA)

 

Who is this course for?
 

If you are a writer seeking to develop publishing industry knowledge alongside writing skills, this programme is ideal. You can get hands-on publishing experience and enhance your creative practice.

 

Whether you are an experienced writer or relatively new to the field, you will be equipped with new professional competencies from creative digital content to traditional print.
 

Structure
 

Master of Arts (MA)
 

Duration:
 

• Full-time: 1 year

• Part-time: 2 years
   

Total credits: 180
 

Modules:
 

Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.

 

Modules
 

The MA CWP runs over one academic year for full-time students who undertake two core creative writing modules over terms 1 and 2, alongside core publishing modules in term 1 and electives in term 2. In the final term students must complete their Major Project.

 

Part-time students take the creative writing core modules in their first year of study and in their second year undertake the publishing core modules and electives and the Major Project.

UK
 

You will normally have an upper second class degree (in any subject) or the overseas equivalent, but successful completion of a certificate course in creative writing, or a professional qualification, or relevant experience may also be acceptable. The prime criteria are proven ability and commitment.
 

English language requirements
 

For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 7.0 is required (with 7.0 in the writing component).

Fees for academic year 2022/23
 

Master of Arts (MA)
 

Full-time per year

UK: £10,280

Overseas/EU: £16,780

 

Part-time per year

UK: £5,140

Overseas/EU: £8,390

Career
 

When you graduate with the Creative Writing and Publishing MA your career prospects will be significantly enhanced.

Whether you aim to pursue writing professionally or work in the publishing industry, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed.

Our graduates have secured publishing contracts across the world in various different genres.

These include Carlie Sorosiak, whose young adult novel If Birds Fly Back was published by HarperTeen in the US, Macmillan in the UK, Penguin Random House in Spain, and Arena Verlag in Germany.