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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of Roehampton
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-21
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Summary
The MA in Creative Writing degree is designed for ambitious, committed writers who want to hone and develop their writing practice and develop their creative, critical and professional writing skills in preparation for careers in the creative industries. Roehampton was one of the first universities in London to offer an MA in Creative Writing when it was launched in 2005 and it remains dedicated to providing an innovative, unique curriculum, taught by world-leading academic staff and internationally renowned writers.
You will be able to explore three main forms of writing on this MA Creative Writing: Fiction, Poetry and Fiction for Young Readers. You will tailor your degree by selecting modules that align with your interests, with options that include the short story, the novel, lyric and alternative poetry, visual narratives and fiction for young adults.
Whether you have previously studied creative writing or have an entirely different background, if you are returning to education after a break or continuing straight from an undergraduate degree, you will be supported to develop your personal writing style. On this programme you will discover how to make your writing more effective, break bad habits and learn how to assess your work professionally. You will graduate with the skills required for professional practice in the creative writing industries and with an understanding of the necessary marketing skills. Students can also exit with PGDip award.
Career options
Careers such as journalism, copywriting and arts management are possible on completion of this course. ‘My lecturers really care about all of us succeeding in our chosen careers. They encourage me to push myself and experiment with my writing, which is also helping prepare me for a career in publishing’.
Application deadline
28 September 2021
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University of Roehampton, Erasmus House, Roehampton Lane, Wandsworth, SW15 5PU, England
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Student satisfaction
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