MA Creative Writing at University of Leeds

Programme overview

An MA covering poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction, developing skills as a creative practitioner while exploring the conventions and experimental possibilities of literary forms, within the School of English.

Department: School of English | Duration: 12 months full time; 24 months part time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A Creative Writing core module on key practices and approaches, optional modules in poetry, prose, short-form texts and magic realism plus English Literature, Digital Humanities and performance options, and a research project producing a creative work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent, preferably in English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, Publishing, Media and Communication Studies, Creative Arts or a related humanities and arts subject; applicants from other disciplines or with relevant experience are also considered. A supporting statement is required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,900 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the full-time course; September 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the full-time course; September 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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