MA Creative Writing by Research at University of Buckingham

Advance your writing craft with our research-led MA in Creative Writing, with opportunities to experiment and develop publishable work. The MA in Creative Writing by research offers a valuable opportunity to dedicate yourself to a creative writing project of your choice. This may take various forms, such as a collection of poems, a series of short stories, or a script for a stage play. With the guidance of supervisors and peers, this course will enable you to undertake practice-based research, develop your writing craft, and refine your work to publishable standards.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The opportunity both to experiment with different creative writing forms and undertake a more extensive creative writing project. Supportive teaching practices involving one-on-one supervisions, facilitated workshops, and seminars given by visiting practitioners and members of staff. Flexible and autonomous working conditions.

Career pathways

Professional writing; Technical writing; Marketing; Publishing; Journalism; Education; Content creation; Academia.

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