MFA Creative Writing at York St John University

Develop your creative practice alongside an inspiring group of writers. Further your literary abilities and create a full-length manuscript. If you have already completed a taught master's degree, the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing could be the next step for you, allowing you to pursue a project that you are passionate about. The academic team will work closely with you to develop your writing, and you will approach projects in ways that best suit your individual learning style while you work towards an original and engaging manuscript.

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

What you will study

Compulsory modules include MFA Portfolio Progress; MFA Manuscript and Critical Commentary.

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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