MA Creative Writing Prose Fiction at University of East Anglia

This is where creative writing began in the UK. Since the 1970s, UEA’s MA in Prose Fiction has helped writers develop powerful literary voices. Our MA will help transform you as a writer, giving you a deeper sense of the imaginative, artistic and intellectual opportunities and challenges involved in writing literary fiction.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MA is a one-year full-time course (you can also take as a part-time over two years). Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Creative Writing Workshop: Prose 1, Thinking Through Fiction, Creative Writing Workshop: Prose 2, Creative Writing Research Methodology Conference, Creative Writing (prose) Dissertation.

Career pathways

With a MA Creative Writing Prose Fiction degree, you could launch a career as a: Novelist: Write and publish fiction for books, digital platforms, or literary magazines Journalist: Produce news stories and features for print, online, or broadcast media Literary Editor: Review, edit, and shape manuscripts for publishing houses Arts Programme Manager: Plan and deliver cultural events, festivals, and creative projects Creative Writing Teacher: Teach writing in schools, universities, or community settings

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