Masters by Research Creative Writing

University of Hertfordshire

About the course

A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an extended period, depending on the level of the award.

You will produce an original piece of writing for the duration of the degree, with one-to-one supervision from a professional writer in your chosen genre. The supervisor will work with you to progress your creative project and provide formative feedback as you work towards the final submission.

The degree is assessed solely based on the final creative writing submission and the critical research thesis.

What’s next for my career?

With a Masters by Research in Creative Writing, you will:

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• Have an internationally recognised research qualification.

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• Develop subject expertise through postgraduate studies.

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• Cultivate research skills via practical experience and extnesive research involvement.
• Be able to pursue opportunities where employers are looking for graduates with advanced skills, showcasing independent research capabilites.