English and Drama
Creative Writing MA
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
This programme provides students with an opportunity to develop their own writing in a stimulating and encouraging environment, enhance their creative self-consciousness, or familiarise themselves with some aspects of publishing.
As well as workshops and tuition on your writing, the MA in Creative Writing at Loughborough also features the Writers and the Writing Industries module, which equips our students for life after the MA, as well as encouraging them to realise their potential as writers.
The course features the opportunity to try out many styles and forms including: poetry, short and long fiction, travel writing, memoir, and scriptwriting. The department includes practitioners and researchers who contribute to teaching and features guest speakers from the sector. There is an informal creative group and the opportunity to perform your work.
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Departures
- Research Methods
- Perspectives
Semester 2
- Diversions
- Dissertation
Optional Modules (choose 1)
Semester 2
- Special Subject 2
- Writers and the Writing Industries
- Psychoanalysis, Creativity, Textuality
Entry Qualification*
Upper second honours degree or equivalent in English, Drama or a related subject. Applicants with other qualifications and suitable experience may be considered, and are encouraged to apply. This may be experience of writing, publishing or work in the writing industries.
These applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in which the CV and sample of written work will be expected to provide evidence of this experience.
Careers and Further Study
This is a professional-preparation programme which meets the needs of those wishing to develop their own writing or who wish to work in the writing industries. It does not qualify for entry to a research degree.
Applicants interested in continuing their academic studies beyond MA level are encouraged to apply instead for the Creative Writing Pathway on the MA in English.
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