English and Creative Writing MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

English and Creative Writing MA (Hons) teaches fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, screenwriting and writing for performance, and explores media including comics and video games. Students learn how to publish their writing professionally and develop critical thinking and research skills through a grounding in literary study. Teaching includes writing workshops, lectures, seminars and masterclasses.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 or 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Writing techniques across fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, screenwriting and writing for performance, alongside literary study and the writer's role in modern society.

Career pathways

Graduates may work as writers or artists, in publishing, media or cultural institutions, or enter teaching from primary to university level. Some creative writing graduates publish novels, short stories and poetry with publishing houses and magazines.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate typical offer: A-level CCC (widening access CCD; no essential subjects for Level 1 entry), with a further BBC tier requiring A-level English; Scottish Highers BBBC (widening access BBCC; no essential subjects for Level 1 entry), with a further tier of BB at Advanced Higher and BB at Higher including Advanced Higher English; BTEC: a relevant Extended Diploma with MMM (or DMM); IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level (30 points tier also listed), English recommended; HNC: a relevant HNC with C in the Graded Unit and 96 SCQF credits, or B in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credits. IELTS Academic (international applicants): overall 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 5.5; other English language tests are also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest of UK) tuition fee per year of study, subject to confirmation by the UK Government Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year. International tuition fee per year of study before scholarships Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years

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