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MA Creative Writing

University of Leicester 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
MA Master English

Course Overview

Course Overview This intellectually and imaginatively challenging MA in Creative Writing allows you to develop your craft within a supportive community of professional writers. You will be encouraged to experiment across genres including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and scriptwriting before specializing in a sustained final project. The program is uniquely designed to enhance your employability by blending creative work with vocational training in both traditional publishing and emerging technologies. Key Program Highlights Study in a vibrant literary scene with connections to the Centre for New Writing and city-wide literary events Experiment across multiple genres including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and scriptwriting Receive expert instruction from experienced, professional writers in workshops and one-on-one tutorials Gain practical, vocational skills in traditional publishing, performance, and digital technologies Flexible part-time study option available over two years

Available Intakes

September 2026
CampusLeicester Campus
CityLeicester
ModeFullTime
Duration12 Months
FeeGBP 19,700