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MA Writing Genre Fiction at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This course is ideal for writers of all fiction who are looking to take their craft to the next level and develop genre fiction writing skills. If you already have talent and ideas, this online degree is designed to add the expertise you need to approach your chosen market with confidence, originality and skill. During your studies you will focus on popular fiction genres enabling you to professionalise your practice as a writer.

Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: online; part-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

To apply you will need a Bachelor Honours Degree with 2:2 or above in any discipline or other qualifications/experience which demonstrate through our recognition of prior learning process that you have appropriate knowledge and skills in Writing Genre Fiction equivalent to SCQF level 10. To succeed on our Global Online degrees you must have access via computer or laptop to view and download written and video content. You will also need basic IT skills that enable you to write and edit document, send and receive email, find your way around our online learning environment and search for and access online learning resources, download files and use online forums.

Duration: 2 years

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