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University of Groningen
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MA in Writing, Editing and Mediating
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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The MA in Writing, Editing and Mediating offers training in writing about literature for non-academic audiences. The students will work with correcting and editing written English of various kinds, in modules that address issues related to modern publishing. Our international staff provides teaching and support to the students in small groups (typically 15-20 students).


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University of Bristol - Arts and Humanities
MA Creative Writing
- Bristol, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Creative Writing at Bristol is designed for writers who would like to begin publishing their work. In warm, supportive workshops, you will be helped to improve your writing and in lectures and seminars, you will increase your understanding of the industrial and critical contexts of contemporary literature.


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Bar-Ilan University
MA in Creative Writing
- Ramat Gan, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The two-year program, housed in the Department of English Literature and Linguistics at Bar-Ilan University, offers an MA in English Literature with specializations in Literary Fiction, Poetry or Creative Nonfiction.


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.


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.
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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 - 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


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.


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.


University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA in Creative Writing
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Everyone has a novel in them - or a screenplay - or a sonnet - but if you want to refine your writing and prepare it for publication, our Creative Writing MA offers you the chance to dedicate time to your craft and learn from acclaimed authors.


Dublin City University
MA in Creative Writing
- Dublin, Ireland
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
DCU’s MA in Creative Writing immerses you in drama, poetry, and fiction, helping you refine your craft alongside experienced writers. Through practical courses in screenwriting, prose, and critical reading, you’ll develop your skills, connect with the literary community, and nurture your creative voice in a supportive environment.


Bath Spa University
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MA in Creative Writing
- Bath, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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Our MA in Creative Writing, available full-time and part-time, will help you to bring a novel, book of poems, book of short stories, or work of non-fiction as near to publishable quality as possible. Full-time students take the course in one year; part-time students in two.


University of Westminster
Creative Writing: Writing the City MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Creative Writing: Writing the City MA is the only Creative Writing MA course to focus entirely on the city of London. It will allow you to explore the city as a subject matter from a range of perspectives and across all genres. It will also give you a theoretical and practical platform from which to develop your understanding and become part of the London writing scene. Taught by professional writers and researchers, our course offers plenty of opportunities to network with other writers, agents, TV producers and performance poets. As part of the MA, you'll be part of the team managing the Wells Street Journal, our student-led in-house magazine. You'll be based in the University's headquarters building at 309 Regent Street, which means you'll be writing about the city in the heart of London, with ready access to the capital's excellent academic, social and cultural opportunities, including the vibrant West End theatre scene. You can begin in January or in September. To receive your Master's award, you'll need to complete taught modules for a total of 120 credits, covered by three 40-credit core modules, and the 60-credit Writing Project (giving a total of 180 credits). The workshop-based structure of the course will allow you to learn through interactive practice. Classes are weekly and normally last two or three hours. Teaching will also include visits to selected London institutions to support certain aspects of writing, and you'll be encouraged to use various archives, theatres and galleries. Assessment methods include coursework portfolios, reflective logs, essays, and workshop leader, as well as the 10-12,000-word writing project. There are no formal exams.


Kingston University
MA in Creative Writing and Publishing
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Whether you want to become a published writer, work in publishing, or both, hone your craft with the Creative Writing and Publishing MA from Kingston. We’ve been ranked No.3 in London for journalism and publishing (Guardian University Guide, 2023).


The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
English, M.A., and Creative Writing, M.F.A., Dual Degree
- Charlotte, USA
MA, Master of Fine Arts
Full time
36 hours
On-Campus
English
The Department of English, in partnership with Kingston University London (KUL), offers a dual degree program in which a student may earn a Master of Arts in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing from UNC Charlotte and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from KUL.


Manchester Metropolitan University
MA in Creative Writing
- Manchester, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Join our community of internationally renowned, award-winning writers at the Manchester Writing School, where collaboration and experimentation are at the heart of what we do.
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Many creative writing programs supplement classroom instruction with interactive hands-on events, so students can see writing in action. Students are encouraged to attend theater performances, poetry readings, film screenings and prose performances throughout the surrounding community.
An MA is a master’s degree awarded to students that have completed a program studying humanities or fine arts subjects such as history, communications, philosophy, theology or English. A Master of Arts degree typically requires coursework, research and written examinations.