MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing (Online) at Teesside University

The MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing (Online) explores the meeting points between writing, identity, health, wellbeing and personal and professional development. It is delivered 100% online by distance learning with no requirement to attend classes at set times. It suits teachers, community writers and those using writing in therapy, healthcare and other professional settings.

Department: English & Creative Writing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: January, May or September  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Creative-Critical Writing: Your Writing Manifesto, The Professional Writer in the World, Writing and the Self, Writing and Wellbeing Specialism and the Creative Writing and Wellbeing Project. Learning uses the Brightspace virtual learning environment, writing prompts and exercises.

Career pathways

Graduates may work in helping professions such as health and social care, education, youth work, counselling or psychotherapy, or go on to arts and health, medical humanities, professional writing, or further study to PhD level.

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