MLitt Creative Writing (online) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The online Creative Writing MLitt lets writers develop their craft and gain creative and critical skills by distance learning, wherever they are in the world. The programme is also delivered on campus.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time (online distance learning) | Intake: September | Study mode: online | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1: Craft and Experimentation 1, Editing and Publication 1 and Creative Writing Workshop 1. Semester 2: Workshop 2 and two options (typically Craft and Experimentation 2 and Editing and Publication 2). Summer semester: Creative Writing Portfolio. Part-time study splits the same courses over two years.

Career pathways

Skills gained may lead to careers in literary and cultural fields such as editing, publishing and arts development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent), though this is not a prerequisite; admission is based mainly on a portfolio of creative work (up to 20 pages per submission) plus a letter of reference. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0. Applications are accepted up until the programme starts in September.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home and rUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 26,460 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International and EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time (online distance learning)

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