MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton

Enhance your skills with a master's in creative writing at the University of Southampton. You’ll also be able to tap into the University’s rich resources in theatre, music, art, and the sciences. On completion of your degree, you’ll be ready for careers in publishing and arts administration.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: English  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September. In the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you’ll study the taught part of your course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including creative industries, arts organisations, publishers, self-employment, schools, colleges, universities, television stations. Careers directly related to the course include writer, digital copywriter, magazine editor, journalist, copy editor, proofreader, web content manager, bid writer.

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