MA Creative and Critical Writing at University of Suffolk

The MA in Creative and Critical Writing invites you to focus on your passion for creative writing whilst engaging with the most up-to-date debates in critical theory. On the course, you will develop skills as a creative writer, reader and researcher, broadening your knowledge of the production and reception of literature under the supervision of award-winning authors and lecturers. You will experience an integrated approach to creative practice and critical thinking while exploring a range of established and evolving literary genres.

Faculty: School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology  |  Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Creative and Critical Writing Perspectives (Block 1), Writing Ideas and Inspirations (Block 2), Genre Fiction and Research (Block 3), The Writer’s Life (Block 4), Dissertation Project (Block 5).

Career pathways

The MA in Creative and Critical Writing is designed to support you in a number of professional contexts such as teaching, publishing, editing, and professional writing, as well as enhancing life skills and providing access to doctoral-level study. The course addresses the needs of regional professionals in the creative industries, seeking the next generation of writers in Suffolk, and responds to an increasingly complex job market which prioritises creative approaches.

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