Creative Writing MA

at York St John University

Core Modules

• Critical Approaches to Creative Writing
• Writing the Voice
• Writing in the World: Facilitation, Collaboration and Dissemination
• Writing and the Environment
• Genre and Audience
• Tradition and Innovation
• Project Portfolio

English Language requirements

• If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.
• For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

For Indian undergraduate applicants, we can also consider the following: 

• All India Senior School Certificate (including English core, English Communication, Functional English): 60% or higher
• National Education Boards (CBSE/CICSE): 60% or higher
• All other State Boards: 65% or higher

International Tuition Fees

• £13,000 for 1 year of full time study

By developing your writing and creative process, you will be well positions to enter into a various careers. Your skills in critical analysis, working to deadlines and both independent and collaborative work will can be applied in industries such as:

• Journalism
• Copywriting
• Academia
• Political analysis

There is also the option of continuing with your academic studies and heading down the route towards a PhD in a specific area of creative writing research.