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Creative Writing MA

De Montfort University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    De Montfort University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

For those with a passion to develop their writing practice, this course enables you to experiment, reflect and grow as a writer. You will build on your established writing practice and move towards publication and/or a professional profile as a writer in an environment that stimulates and challenges. The Creative Writing MA is a practice-led programme, giving you the chance to develop your writing in chosen areas, or experiment with new forms and genres through exploratory writing exercises and craft challenges. The programme is designed to develop your writing practice in both research and professional contexts and so you will follow both craft and writing industry-focused modules. You will have the opportunity to graduate with an advanced understanding of the professional landscape and how to use the skills you have acquired to forge a career in a range of contexts. The programme has been redesigned to build your knowledge and skills in a step-by-step approach through four consecutive modules. Articulating Practice introduces students to the uniqueness of Creative Writing as a practice research discipline. Icebergs and Audience focuses on understanding and conducting research related to the production of a creative piece. Developing Your Project covers key craft elements (such as world-building, genre-choice, scene-construction, and the ability to adapt abstract ideas into concrete images, situations, and dialogue). Writing Ecosystems focuses on professional practice, industry knowledge and understanding creativity as a transferable skill. The programme culminates in a dissertation in which you will work independently on an extended creative writing project in a form or genre of your choice, with tutor guidance and feedback. You will shape and grow projects to a professional standard, while also learning how to provide a theoretical basis to discuss and conceptualise your practice. You will also be encouraged to participate in the Leicester Centre for Creative Writing research culture and public engagement events, such as independent book festival States of Independence. Our diverse community of writers work in a wide range of forms and genres including long and short fiction, science fiction, autobiographical, crime, literary and experimental, as well as performance, poetry of all kinds, digital work and scripts for radio, independent film and graphic novel.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,800per year

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University information

De Montfort University

De Montfort University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 9BH, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Creative Writing

    32nd out of 50 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    114 54%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    34th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    30th

    13

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