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MA Creative Writing at York St John University

York St John University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Unleash your creative potential and pursue your passion for writing. Taught by award-winning authors with specialisms in fiction, poetry, non-fiction and scriptwriting, this course is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn the craft of creative writing and explore the theory behind it.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include The Writing Life; From Pitch to Proposal. Optional modules include Writing in the World; Speculative Writing; Writing the Uncanny; Project Portfolio.

Career pathways

By developing your writing and creative process, you will be well positions to enter into a various careers. Example roles include Journalism; Publishing; Editing; Copywriting; Academia; Arts administration; heritage; Marketing and PR.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree in a related subject and Sample of creative writing. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee, full time; published as a single figure with no per-year rate; UK rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee, full time; published as a single figure with no per-year rate Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

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