Course Overview

Our Creative Writing MA degree is designed to equip you with a broad range of advanced creative writing skills and academic accreditation for your creative work. Teaching is delivered by some of the most talented and original wordsmiths working today. Between them, theyve published over 100 books, produced countless scripts for TV, radio, and film, and won umpteen awards. You have the advantage of Brunels close location to London, the literary capital of the UK. Youll benefit from trips to the British Library, Shakespeares Globe, and West End theatres. You'll also get to hear from guest lectures covering different aspects of creative writing. Industry expert speakers include book publishers, screenwriters, poets, and broadcasters. Your writing talent can also be showcased at a variety of performances hosted by Brunel including poetry, plays, comedy and film screenings, literary debates, and the popular Brunel Writers Series.

General Eligibility

A 2.2 (or above) UK honors degree in English Literature (including where English Literature is a major in the degree) and Creative writing, or equivalent internationally recognized qualification. Or A 2.2 (or above) UK honors degree in any other subject (or equivalent internationally recognized qualification) or other qualification / relevant professional or practical experience. In addition to this, applicants who do not hold a 2.2 degree in English Literature or Creative Writing must also submit a sample of their creative writing. This should be a 2000 to 3000 sample of one of the short stories; a novel-in-progress; poems; film scripts; or articles for newspapers. The writing sample should be relevant to the pathway you are applying for. For example, if you are applying to the Poetry pathway you should submit a collage of poems. These should demonstrate appropriate ability and commitment to creative writing and should be submitted with your application.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas_x000D_ _x000D_ TOEFL: 92 (min 20 in all)