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MA in Creative Writing at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This masters develops writing skills in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction or scriptwriting for film, radio or the stage. Students write in a chosen genre, experiment with at least one other genre and work towards a substantial piece of writing.

Duration: 2 years part-time (180 credits)  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA Creative Writing part 1 (A802, 60 credits) followed by MA Creative Writing part 2 (A803, 120 credits). Study covers practical writing activities, sharing writing and constructive criticism, and sound knowledge of a secondary genre.

Career pathways

Equips students with writing and editorial skills and transferable communication and collaborative abilities for a freelance writing career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK honours degree (or equivalent), preferably with at least a 2:1. The degree need not be in Creative Writing, but some knowledge of creative writing is needed as the MA assumes undergraduate-level skills. It is not a qualification for those just starting to write creatively. Applicants without a related degree are strongly recommended to complete the preparatory work for part 1 or the free OpenLearn creative writing short courses.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee shown is the total for the qualification at current prices for students in England; fees are paid module by module. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time (180 credits)

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