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Creative and Critical Writing MA at University of Sussex

University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Enrich your creative writing skills by studying critical and philosophical texts. Engage with our Centre for Creative and Critical Thought. Find out how creative and critical writing belong together, and how the development of your own compositional practice (poetry, fiction or creative non-fiction) can be enriched by a wider knowledge of and engagement with critical and philosophical thinking.

Department: School of Media, Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Creative Writing Workshop: Reflection, Methods, Practice, Creative and Critical Writing Dissertation.

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should typically be in a subject relevant to your chosen Masters course. In exceptional circumstances, if you don’t have the academic qualifications for the course, you may be considered if you can provide evidence of equivalent or professional artistic experience. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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