The MA takes a highly practical approach to writing and working as a writer.

  • There is a focus on each writer finding their voice and understanding where to place their work to optimise publication potential.  
  • It prepares students for working life as a writer, introducing them to practical skills and experiences such as partnership working, funding bids, commissions, and national and regional publishing landscapes.
  • Students work on their own creative work and skill-set in a friendly environment, supported by teaching staff with wide experience of writing, publishing, and the writing industries.
  • It deals in transferrable skills as well as the aspirations of each individual, in a student-focused manner.
  • It allows you to move from being a student who studies creative writing to a writer who is honing their craft and career at a top UK university.
  • It offers practical experience of event management and the opportunity to read your work to an audience.
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Caspar

You will have space to explore how you operate as a writer, you will have friendly and approachable lecturers who know what they’re talking about, and you will undoubtedly develop close bonds with your course mates.
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Hannah

I have felt fully supported, in and out of lectures, by members of the department who have helped me to shape my work and are genuinely passionate about helping you to further your research interests
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Moses

I have got extensive help and support in my work from my lecturers, including detailed feedback and helpful one on one tutorials. I have also got counselling services from the University.