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MA Creative Writing at University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Study and produce creative texts in every genre, explore the latest innovative writing, and learn about cultural contexts, research methods and creative industries within the heart of London. In this creative writing master's, you will be guided by expert writers through each of the core genres of prose fiction, poetry, scriptwriting and creative non-fiction. You’ll be able to experiment with topics, styles, forms and hybrids, leading to a substantial portfolio of original creative work.

Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This new MA is taught by expert writers with internationally-recognised publications. You will gain advanced understanding of contemporary writing in each of the core genres. You will produce new writing in every genre and specialise in a genre of your choosing. You will benefit from being taught by guest experts from around the world.

Career pathways

A postgraduate degree in Creative Writing from Greenwich will allow you to embed the training, subject knowledge and experience necessary for embarking on extended independent creative work along with the transferable skills of communication, project management and reflective practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant Humanities or Social Science subject. Other subject areas may also be considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg

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