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Creative Writing and Publishing MA

City St George's, University of London

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City St George's, University of London

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    City St George's, University of London - Clerkenwell campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Key informationSharpen your business knowledge alongside your creative writing skills and become equipped to work in publishing. This programme gives you practical publishing experience and hones your creative practice, allowing you to develop your creative writing skills while at the same time building your knowledge of the publishing industry.Benefits of this courseYou will be introduced to the fast-paced world of commercial publishing and learn the how the different sectors of the publishing industry – from commercial fiction to academic publishing – fit together in a global industry.We aim to improve your skills as a creative writer, particularly as a writer of short stories and novels through regular workshops with published authors. You will also build the practical print and digital skills and experience needed to better engage with the publishing industry and work within it.The publishing part of your MA will focus on the changes impacting on the publishing world as a result of the digital revolution, and will look at the different professional roles in publishing. The course examines commercial fiction and non-fiction publishing, children's publishing, education and academic publishing as core sectors in the industry.Teaching and assessmentYou will learn through a mix of lectures, workshops, tutorials, group work, seminars and independent learning and research.Our regular visiting speakers will include guest authors and publishing professionals from across the industry.Classes in publishing and writing enable you to debate current issues within your field. We also encourage you to reflect on your professional practice during all of your applied work.We foster a nurturing publishing community here at City thanks to excellent lecturers and guest speakers and the personal support provided through tutorials and project supervision.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,650per year

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University information

City St George's, University of London

City St George's, University of London

  • University League Table

    59th

  • Campus address

    City St George's, University of London - Clerkenwell campus, Northampton Square, London, Greater London, EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    12th out of 92 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    115 58%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    1st

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    15th

    13

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