Universities United Kingdom University of Surrey Courses MA Creative Writing

MA Creative Writing
at University of Surrey

Guildford, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 17,900
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

Surrey’s MA Creative Writing is about more than just words. It’s a pathway to finding your own unique literary voice.

Drawing on the experience of our published writers and academics, you’ll engage with intriguing literary theories and writing techniques, and discover how to find your niche and engage with the publishing world. As part of our School of Literature and Languages, you’ll share ideas within a diverse, creative community and be able to attend a calendar of events that will broaden your thinking and develop your writing skills – this includes the annual Surrey New Writers’ Festival and Surrey Poetry Festival.

Course Content
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
Entry Requirement
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 & Scholarships
Fees

Full-time - 1 year
- UK-£8,200
- Overseas-£17,900
Career Prospect
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.

Cost Of Studying At University of Surrey

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Creative Writing at University of Surrey