MLitt Creative Writing at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The Creative Writing MLitt is directed at those already engaged in writing, with a three-part structure of creative, critical and editorial work culminating in a portfolio of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction or scriptwriting. The programme has a strong reputation among writers, agents and publishers.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: School of Critical Studies | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four core courses (Craft and Experimentation 1, Editing and Publication 1, Workshop 1 and Workshop 2), two options (e.g. Editing and Publication 2, Craft and Experimentation 2, Crime Fiction) and a Creative Writing Portfolio. Creative Conversations events with visiting speakers run through both semesters.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone into journalism, publishing and writing, and several have been published or shortlisted for major prizes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent), though this is not a prerequisite; the primary basis for admission is a portfolio of creative work (up to 20 pages per submission, one side, double spaced, of poetry, fiction, life-writing, drama or translation). A letter of reference is required, ideally from an academic or creative referee. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0. International and EU applicants apply in rounds for September 2027 entry (Round 1: 1 October to 5 November 2026; final Round 6: 14 May to 8 July 2027); UK applicants: 24 August 2027.

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

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International and EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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