MA Creative Writing

at Newcastle University

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Compulsory Modules    
 

• Portfolio of Work/Dissertation    
• The Profession of Writing    
• Process    

Usually a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject such as:
 

• creative writing
• English literature
• drama
• screenwriting.

We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications. 

Along with your application you will be asked to submit examples of your creative writing, either two short stories (up to 2,500 words each), six poems (up to 12 pages) or a script (up to 10 pages).

Those who complete the PGCert can choose to transfer to the second year of our part time MA.

Typically we recognise 60% from section 1 universities, 62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.2.

This can be in any of the following qualifications:
 

• Bachelor Degree
• Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
• Bachelor Special or Honours degree
• Bachelor degree in professional subjects

Fees and funding

Home students Tuition fees (per year)
£9,600

International students Tuition fees (per year)
£20,400