MA Creative Writing (Extended) at Swansea University

A two-year version of the MA in Creative Writing that adds a semester abroad at the University of Central Oklahoma (USA), with training in the writing of literary and media text across fiction, poetry, sci-fi, screenwriting and creative non-fiction. Taught on Singleton Park Campus by award-winning writers, with links to National Theatre Wales, the International Dylan Thomas Prize, the Cultural Institute, independent publishers and literary agents.

Faculty: School of Culture and Communication  |  Department: English Literature and Creative Writing  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027 (full-time); August 2027 (part-time)  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 combines Poetry, Art of the Short Story and Creative Non-Fiction with 60 credits chosen from Long Fiction, Dramatic Writing, Screenwriting and Researching Literature Today. Year 2 comprises a 60-credit Creative Writing Dissertation and a 60-credit semester at the University of Central Oklahoma covering areas such as comedy and satire, SciFi and fantasy, and writing for children.

Career pathways

Graduates work in publishing, broadcasting, marketing and advertising, and many are published, award-winning authors; the semester abroad adds international experience.

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