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MA Writing at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This Writing MA from LJMU will provide you with the opportunity to read, write, reflect and develop your identity as a writer. This unique programme will help you to learn about writing, develop your own writing style and practice, share ideas with teachers and peers, develop a contemporary and traditional foundation in creative writing, find a creative voice of your own. The programme explores the process of writing from first inspiration to final draft and publication and reflects the need for writers to keep up-to-date with advances in contemporary publishing.

Faculty: Faculty of Society and Culture  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This module aims to introduce you to creative, formal research and technical skills appropriate to writing at Masters level, in particular the techniques of contemporary writing. It: The aim of this module is to relate research and writing practice.

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: Good Honours degree (classification 2:1 or above) in English, Writing or a cognate subject. Alternative qualifications considered: Applicants who demonstrate professional skills and evidence of achievement in a related area without formal qualifications will also be considered.; We place particular emphasis on both the portfolio and the interview. The above requirements may be waived if a portfolio shows promise.; Please refer to the Application and selection section for further information on the. IELTS: IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (Minimum 6.0 in each component).

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://oaf.ljmu.ac.uk/

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