MA Creative Writing at University of Kent

Programme overview

A practice-based MA emphasising innovation and experimentation, taught by practising award-winning writers. Students can specialise from the start across poetry, fiction, non-fiction, TV drama or translation.

Faculty: School of English | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six modules of about 7,000 words each (or equivalent poems or translations) plus a dissertation. Compulsory: The Literary Landscape, Working as a Writer, Workshop and Creative Writing Dissertation; options include Fiction 1, Fiction 2, Life Writing, Translation, Variation, Adaptation and Poetry.

Career pathways

Graduates work in academia, journalism, broadcasting and media, publishing, writing and teaching, and in areas such as banking, marketing analysis and project management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or substantial creative writing experience. A creative writing sample is the most significant factor (fiction about 1,500-2,000 words; poetry about four pages, recent and in English) plus a description of about 300 words of writing plans; applicants may be called to interview. Applicants without a relevant degree may apply on equivalent professional status. International applicants: this course requires an Excellent level of English (CEFR C1), for example IELTS 7.0 with at least 7.0 in each component or PTE Academic 76 with at least 76 in each sub-test; a degree from the UK or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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