The MA in Creative Writing involves taking the core compulsory module ‘Creativity, Writing and Textuality: Concepts and Practice’, two elective modules from those available (see module descriptions below), and completing a major project of writing in any genre. For the PGDip, three modules are taken (‘Creativity, Writing and Textuality, Concepts and Practice’) and two electives from those available). For the PGCert, two modules are taken (‘Creativity, Writing and Textuality, Concepts and Practice’) and one elective from those available. The MA / PGDip / PGCert in Creative Writing will enable you to: develop existing creative writing skills, in a range of genres, towards publishable standard undertake a substantial creative writing project practice creative writing and reading skills with a range of writing practitioners, including peers and published writers acquire a practical understanding of the techniques of writing, editing and working within the parameters of the writing and publishing industry engage with theoretical approaches to creativity and creative practice demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of literary conventions, and historical and contemporary contexts for writing explore your own position as a writer within a specific locale and history.

Entry requirements Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline and must be able to demonstrate ability in creative writing. A portfolio of recent creative work must be submitted consisting of 2000 words prose, or 5 poems, or a proportionate mixture of the two. Applicants may also be interviewed. If it is some time since you completed your undergraduate education and you do not meet the standard requirement, it may be possible to consider your application based on evidence of other relevant personal and professional experience, the support of your referees and your portfolio of written work. English language requirements Applicants whose first language is not English should hold one of the following qualifications: British Council (IELTS) Test: band 7 overall with at least 6 in each band Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency: grade C or above NEAB University Test in English for Speakers of Other Languages: Pass JMB Test in English for Overseas Students: grade 1, 2 or 3.