MA Creative Writing (Online) at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Join Exeter’s world-class creative writing team and become part of a thriving, supportive community. Study at your own pace with our fully online programme, designed to fit around your schedule and commitments. Share your work in supportive online workshops and receive expert feedback from published writers.

Duration: 24 months | Study mode: online (part-time) | Intake: January 2027; May 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Online Creative Writing MA is a flexible, fully online programme delivered by Exeter’s world-renowned English and Creative Writing department . Study at your own pace, from anywhere, while developing your writing, editing, and publishing skills. You’ll be taught through a mix of online lectures, peer workshops, inspiring writing exercises, and personal tutoring from published writers. You’ll explore what makes great books work, how your own writing connects with wider literary traditions, and how to engage readers on the issues that matter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply, you should have a 2:2 honours degree or higher in a relevant subject area, such as Ancient History, American Studies, Classics, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Drama, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Postcolonial Literatures, Television and Media or another essay-based discipline. We also welcome applications from students with relevant professional or creative writing experience, including those who may not meet the standard academic requirements. Applicants applying through this route must contact our Recruitment Team before submitting an application. You may be asked to provide a CV, personal statement and writing sample of 2,000 to 3000 words of academic or creative prose, or three to four poems. Please note that dramatic writing is not taught on this MA, so film and play scripts are not accepted as writing samples. English language: Profile E (international applicants).

GBP 12,000 for the whole programme. Total programme tuition fee; flexible payment options (fees are charged per module). Source

Intake: January 2027; May 2027

Duration: 24 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/online-courses/ma-creative-writing/

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