MA Creative and Critical Writing at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

Choose your own path through the course, focusing either on creative or literary critical writing, or a combination of both. You’ll work with practising authors, poets, and playwrights – as well as leaders in the field of literary criticism – to develop your own distinctive voice.

Faculty: School of Arts, Culture & Environment | Department: English and Creative Writing | Duration: MA: 1 year full-time; MA: 2 years part-time; PgDip: 1 year full-time; PgDip: 2 years part-time; PgCert: 1 year part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; September 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 7: Developing Your Practice, Enhancing your Practice, Creativity in Theory and Practice, Contemporary Contexts, Creative and Professional Practice, Global Narratives for Sustainability and Social Justice, Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Individual basis consideration Applicants will be considered on an individual basis Portfolio submission (Creative and Critical Writing MA) You’ll be required to submit a portfolio to evidence your writing. The portfolio should be 3,000 words of creative prose (eg a short story or novel extract) or 12 poems or 30 minutes of dramatic writing in standard format IELTS 6.0 EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in writing and in any other band) or equivalent.

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: MA: 1 year full-time; MA: 2 years part-time; PgDip: 1 year full-time; PgDip: 2 years part-time; PgCe

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