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MFA Creative Writing

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Course Overview

Our MFA (Master of Fine Art) in Creative Writing offers you the opportunity to write a full-length work of fiction or non-fiction to a standard where it may be offered to literary agents. The course is initially taught through small, dynamic workshops and seminars. But the core of the MFA is a one-to-one mentoring relationship with a regularly published and produced award-winning writer. Together, these will help you strengthen and professionalize your identity as an author. A session of feedback from a London-based literary agent will also be offered. Many of our MA Creative Writing students have had notable publishing success after graduation, including: Niki Aguirre Sarah Alexander Laura Allsop Iphigenia Baal Amy Bird

General Eligibility

We usually require an MA in Creative Writing from an accredited university. However, in individual cases, this requirement can be waived. Interviews are granted on the basis of the following writing portfolio: 5000 words of your original fiction or creative non-fiction, together with your application form, including a personal statement. 300 words giving a description of the writing project you intend to work on, should you gain a place on the MFA.

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Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Teaching and Education

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Campus Name

Central London

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

1

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.5

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Tuition Fees Range

£8820, £16020,

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