The MA takes a highly practical approach to writing and working as a writer.
- Develop a voice that feels unmistakably yours and learn how to place your work where it has the best chance of finding readers.
- Explore commercial genres, from crime and fantasy, to travel and romance. You’ll understand how these function, and who their audience is.
- Organise and deliver our annual Literary Festival, gaining real‑world experience.
- Build the practical skills writers rely on, such as building funding bids and navigating the UK’s publishing landscape.
- Work closely with practising writers and industry experts, growing your confidence and skills in a genuinely supportive creative community.
- Shift from student to writer, developing the ambition, transferable skills and industry awareness needed to build a sustainable creative life.
