MA English - Creative Writing

Course Overview This MA in English (Creative Writing) is designed for aspiring writers seeking to refine their craft and build a professional career within a supportive, world-class literary community. The program offers a unique exploratory phase across fiction, non-fiction, screen, and stage writing before you specialize, all under the guidance of our celebrated faculty. You will graduate as a skilled, self-reflective writer with a practical understanding of the literary marketplace. Key Program Highlights Study within the renowned Seamus Heaney Centre, a vibrant hub for literary creativity Explore multiple genres including fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, and playwriting before choosing a focus Learn from an esteemed faculty of published novelists, screenwriters, and playwrights Gain professional insight through workshops with visiting authors, publishers, and literary agents Develop a robust understanding of the commercial aspects of the writing profession