MA Creative Writing

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Module Titles
 

• 21St-Century Literary Studies: Theories, Methodologies And Approaches
• Advanced Childrens Literature
• Beyond Tolkien - Rewriting Fantasy
• Creative Writing Workshop I
• Medieval Women'S Writing
• Open Writing I
• Queer Ecologies And Environmental Literature
• Research And Writing Skills
• Travel Writing Past And Present: Themes, Forms, And Critical Perspectives
• Writing Gaming
• 21St Century Literature: Forms, Modes, Genres
• Advanced Screenwriting
• Creative Writing Workshop Ii
• Geographies Of Nation And Empire: The Victorian Novel 1850 - 1890
• Open Writing Ii
• Textual Materialities
• The Age Of Chivalry: Medieval And Early Modern Romance
• Translation For The Creative Industries
• Writing Shakespeare
• Creative Writing Portfolio

Applicants should have a first or 2:1 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. 

We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.

As part of the application procedure, applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of creative material (5,000 words prose or equivalent).

English language requirements
 

• IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, 7.0 in Writing, 6.0 in each other component (or equivalent).

Fees

Full-time - 1 year
 

• UK-£8,200
• Overseas-£17,900

As an English literature or creative writing student, you’ll build a network of industry contacts by working alongside published writers and editors. Our courses are a stepping stone into a career in writing, communications, publishing, marketing, advertising, journalism and teaching.

Some of our graduates have gone on to start their careers in the following roles:
 

• Content writer
• Editor
• Professional writer
• Publisher
• Journalist
• Technical writer.