MA Creative Writing
On campus learning,
Full Time, Part Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying in the MSc Creative Writing at the university of Surry:
MA Creative Writing encourages lateral thought and will sharpen your research and writing abilities.
You may join us as a relatively new writer, wanting to experiment with a range of forms and discover your voice and genre. Alternatively, you may arrive with a more advanced project you want to develop further.
Either way, the extensive experience of our published writers and academics, including our Distinguished Writer-in-Residence and Poet in Residence, will help you hone your technical ability, and deepen your understanding of the cultural, literary and theoretical history of text production. This course could be your stepping stone to a career in writing, communications, publishing, marketing, advertising, journalism or teaching, or a gateway to PhD study.
Necessary information:
- Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years
- Degree awarded by: university of Surry, United Kingdom
- Admission criteria: Master’s Degree
- Language of instruction: English
- Tuition fee (Full- Time, 1 year): UK: £8,200, International students: £18,400
- Tuition fee (Part-Time, 2 years): UK: £4,100, International students: £9,200
Curriculum:
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some master’s dissertations, 90 credits.
Year 1 (Full-Time)
- 21 century literary studies: theories, methodologies and approaches
- Beyond Tolkien-rewriting fantasy
- Creative writing workshop 1
- Open writing 1
- Queer ecologies and environmental literature
- Research and writing skills
- The age of Chivalry: medieval and early modern romance
- Travel writing past and present: themes, forms and
- critical perspectives
- Writing gaming
- 21 century forms and genres
- Advanced childrens literatures
- Advanced screenwriting
- Building stories-methods and materials of contemporary writing
- Creative writing workshop 2
- Medieval women’s writing
- Mobilities of nation and empire: Victorian literature 1850-1890
- Open writing 2
- Translation for the creative industries
- Writing Shakespear
- Creative writing portfolio
Career opportunity:
As an English literature or creative writing student, you’ll build a network of industry contacts by working alongside published writers and editors. The courses are a stepping stone into a career in writing, communications, publishing, marketing, advertising, journalism and teaching.
Some of our graduates have gone on to start their careers in the following roles:
- Content writer
- Editor
- Professional writer
- Publisher
- Journalist
- Technical writer
Application Requirements:
Applicants should have a first or 2:1 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
Relevant work experience will be taken into consideration if you don’t meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.
As part of the application procedure, applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of creative material (5,000 words prose or equivalent).
English language requirements:
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Accepted qualifications
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Score |
| IELTS Academic/ Indicator
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7.0 overall with no component below 6.5 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall with 110 in each component |
| TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition | 95 overall with 23 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 26 in Writing |
If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, the university offers intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
Deadlines and intakes:
Start date: September 2023
FREE VISA SERVICE
One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request
Expenses (GBP)
18,400
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
60
accommodation
The international students can use the on-campus or off-campus accommodations while studying at the University of Surrey in the UK which has an affordable monthly rent for all the applicants, this university has more than 6000 rooms available in three different locations in Guildford with different price bands in shared or studio flats for all the students. Also, all of these rooms are fully furnished with bed, desk, chair, reading lamp, bookshelf, and so on. Therefore, the students can bring their personal belongings and start living in the UK. Furthermore, the applicants will pay about 158 pounds per week during their study period. However, it depends on the room choices that they have.
After Graduation
The international students must pay £363 for visa application and the same amount per each dependent who wants to come with them to the UK. Also, the students must refer to their visas to find out whether they can work while studying in this country or not. Overall, the University of Surrey recommends the students to focus on their studies and use the scholarships or funds to cover their study or a part of their living expenses in the UK. On the other hand, if the students find a relevant and suitable part-time career, they can gain more job experience and money to cover their fees while studying in this country. Furthermore, the international students in the UK can work to 20 hours per week.