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Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Writing for Film, Television, and Digital Media
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Master degree
Full time
6 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The MFA program in Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media will fine-tune your ability to deliver compelling stories, characters, and scripts that grab the reader’s attention. The MFA is an intensive program that concentrates exclusively on writing, pitching, and the business side of being a professional writer. Complete a portfolio of feature and television scripts that can be used to market your skills as a writer.


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University of Pisa Summer - Winter Schools & Foundation Course
Summer School Writing the Essay Beyond Borders
- Pisa, Italy
Summer Course
Full time
4 days
On-Campus
English
The Easter School “Writing the Essay Beyond Borders” is part of the activities of the Erasmus+ Project Essays Beyond Borders, in which Università di Pisa is a partner along with the universities of Malta, Ghent, and Groningen, as well as the Slovenian Writers’ Association.


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OCAD University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Toronto, Canada
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
OCAD University’s Creative Writing program is a hands-on, studio-based program about writing as artistic creation. Unlike other creative writing programs, you can blend writing with art and design studio classes at Canada’s biggest art and design university.


University of Western Macedonia, Greece
BA in Creative Writing, Arts, & Humanities
- Online
BA
Full time
4 years
Distance Learning
English
The Undergraduate Studies Online Programme offers the flexibility to study creative writing and explore multiple writing approaches to improve your skills while cultivating broader interests in classical and modern studies or art and humanities.


Open University
BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Creative Writing)
- Online United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
This BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Creative Writing) degree gives you the freedom to combine the study of different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You'll develop a specialism in creative writing, exploring a range of approaches to writing and developing your skills. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in art history, classical studies, English language, English literature, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, and religious studies.
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The National University of Ireland, Maynooth
MA Creative Writing
- Maynooth, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Creative Writing combines workshops and seminars with one-on-one mentoring of writing projects. Students may take optional modules in literature or other creative modules from across the Faculty, such as Writing for Screen Media. Assessment is through shorter pieces of writing, such as craft essays and reflective journals, and a longer project.

AFDA
Bachelor of Creative Writing
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Cape Town, South Africa
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Most Creative Writing programs are in the postgraduate domain. The Bachelor of Creative Writing at AFDA is one of the few fully-fledged undergraduate degrees in this field on offer in the country. The Bachelor of Creative Writing provides a project-led qualification in the art of writing. At the heart of all work in the industry is story – and the AFDA Creative Writing program focuses on developing students to create strong stories in a variety of formats.


University of Kent
MA Creative Writing
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Have you got a story to tell? Our MA in Creative Writing will help you develop your creative writing practice, experiment with a variety of forms, and discover your voice. Find out how to make your way in the world as a writer, exploring your creative potential in a supportive and well-resourced environment.


Queen's University Belfast
MA English - Creative Writing
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
If you have a commitment to imaginative writing, if you would like to develop your artistic practice, build your professional skills as an author and engage with the vibrant creative community of the Seamus Heaney Centre, then the MA in English (Creative Writing) is for you. The programme includes prose writing (fiction and creative non-fiction) and script writing (screen and stage), and invites you to explore all these modes of writing before choosing a specialism.


Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
MA in English - Creative Writing
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
MA in English - Creative Writing you have a commitment to imaginative writing, if you would like to develop your artistic practice, build your professional skills as an author and engage with the vibrant creative community of the Seamus Heaney Centre, then the MA in English (Creative Writing) is for you. The programme includes prose writing (fiction and creative non-fiction) and script writing (screen and stage), and invites you to explore all these modes of writing before choosing a specialism


Lakeland University
B.F.A. in Creative Writing
- Plymouth, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The BFA in Creative Writing is unlike any other writing degree offered in Wisconsin. A rigorous and focused curriculum for arts-minded students, this degree prepares students for a variety of careers, including creative writing, editing, and publishing. At Lakeland, students take three tiers of creative writing workshops in three genres, as well as courses in our other fine arts programs - Music, Art, and Theater - to magnify study, extend practice, and enrich experience.


Bath Spa University
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BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and Film and Screen Studies
- Bath, United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and Film and Screen Studies Join us at Bath Spa University where writing is the thing we love to do and the thing we love to talk about. In our workshops, you’ll find friends for life who, like you, want to spend time in a writing world of imagination, creativity, and experimentation. You’ll enjoy working on our unique campus, surrounded by wildlife and a beautiful 18th-century landscape, perfect for creative inspiration.


Kingston University
MA in Creative Writing
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Whether you want to develop your overall craft of creative writing or specialise in a particular form, this Creative Writing MA will help you achieve your goals. Our award-winning former creative writing students include Booker-shortlisted Oyinkan Braithwaite, Joe Pierson, who won the Bridport Prize, Stefan Mohammed, awarded the Dylan Thomas Prize, Bafta-winner Sarah Woolner, the acclaimed poet Dom Bury and celebrated novelist Faiqa Mansab.


Swansea University
MA in Creative Writing
- Swansea, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
The MA in Creative Writing is a uniquely inspirational programthat delivers integrated training in the writing of literary and media text.


Goldsmiths, University of London
MPhil/PhD Creative Writing
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
The inter-relationship between theory, scholarship and the creative process is key to the Goldsmiths MPhil/PhD Creative Writing.


ArtEZ University of the Arts
Master Creative Writing
- Arnhem, Netherlands
Master degree
Full time
2 years
Blended
English
The international master Creative Writing is a unique two-year programme for graduate writing talent. More than a writing programme, it explores the craft in its broadest sense, with a focus on critical research, artistic experimentation, and meaningful engagement with the European literary field.


University of Stirling
MLitt Creative Writing
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Refine your creative writing skills and build a professional portfolio through expert guidance, industry connections, and hands-on workshop experience.
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Creative Writing degree programs invite you to delve into the art of storytelling, enabling you to express your imagination and craft compelling narratives. This discipline helps you refine your voice while exploring various genres and writing styles.
Through courses in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, you’ll develop critical writing skills, including character development, dialogue crafting, and narrative structure. Many learners strengthen their creativity and expression as they engage with peer critiques and workshops, which emphasize collaborative learning and constructive feedback.
Moreover, you’ll discover concepts of literary analysis and theory that enhance your understanding of how stories resonate with readers. Graduates often pursue careers as novelists, screenwriters, editors, or content creators, employing their storytelling skills across diverse formats, from books to digital media. As you explore these paths, you'll strengthen your adaptability and embrace various perspectives essential for successful writing in today’s landscape.