MSt in Creative Writing at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MSt in Creative Writing is a two-year part-time master's taught by published writers, with pathways in fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction and multi-disciplinary writing. Students attend three week-long residentials in Cambridge each year.

Faculty: University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | Department: University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) | Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: 13 September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A core module each year (Theory and Practice of Writing; Professional Practices) plus six genre-specific modules over two years in fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction and screenwriting, and a dissertation project with five supervisions.

Career pathways

Graduates have become published authors, worked in publishing, film production and professional writing, and many have advanced to PhD study in creative writing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a good UK undergraduate degree such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. Applicants without it can show relevant professional experience or higher-level study. Deadline 14 Jan 2027. English language proficiency is required before admission if English is not a first language (conditional offer). Overseas students attend in-person teaching on visitor immigration permission.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,914 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,193 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: 13 September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/elelstcrw/apply

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