MA Creative Writing at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The MA in Creative Writing at Bristol is designed for writers who would like to begin publishing their work. Supportive workshops will help you improve your writing, and lectures and seminars will increase your understanding of the industrial and critical contexts of contemporary literature. You will be taught by experienced published writers in extended workshop sessions, where you will be supported to experiment, innovate, and improve your work.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: School of Humanities | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time, Three years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

For full-time students, in the first term: Workshop One (40 credits) Contemporary Critical Issues (20 credits). In the second term: Workshop Two (40 credits) Critical Issues in Contemporary Publishing (20 credits). This is followed by the Creative Dissertation (60 Credits) over the summer period.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MA in Creative Writing often enter portfolio careers, where creative writing becomes only one element of their income. Other elements may include: teaching workshop delivery proofreading editing other creative industries professional writing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need a strong second-class honours degree (55% or higher) or an international equivalent in English Literature, Drama, Theatre Studies or Creative Writing. We will also consider degree subjects not listed above and other non-standard routes, as places are primarily offered on the basis of a portfolio of writing. We are looking for writers with potential to soon begin publishing their work. English language: profile level A.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,800 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time, Three years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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