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Creative Writing MA, PGCert

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our PGCert and MA in Creative Writing provide a unique opportunity to explore and develop your creative writing skills through practice, revision and discussion. Our Creative Writing MA develops your understanding of your own writing and your technical writing skills.You'll further your awareness of:writing processesprofessional writingpublishingThis PGCert and MA in Creative Writing provide a unique opportunity to explore and develop your creative writing skills. We teach creative writing in three areas:prose writing, with an emphasis on short fiction, creative non-fiction and the essaypoetry with an emphasis on the practice and study of a variety of poetic traditions and contemporary techniquesscriptwriting, which includes writing for the theatre and screenwritingThrough these areas, we'll introduce you to a wide range of subjects and opportunities with which writers are working professionally.Members of our Creative Writing staff have received national and international recognition for their writing. You'll work with them to prepare your own writing for submission.If you complete the Creative Writing PGCert, you can choose to transfer to the second year of our part-time MA.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,100per year

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University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Newcastle, Main Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, England, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 45 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 173
    144 83%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    42nd

    14

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