MA Creative and Critical Writing

... United Kingdom
... University of Gloucestershire

Course Overview

Youll work with practicing authors, poets, and playwrights €“ as well as leaders in the field of literary criticism €“ to develop your own distinctive voice. Youll develop as a writer, not only in the classroom, but in the world, and youll be advised on the routes you can take to publication. Modules with a more academic focus allow you to engage with literary theory and academic studies of influential writers work. This highly successful MA in Creative and Critical Writing was one of the first in the UK to offer modules dedicated to the theory and practice of teaching creative writing, and the theoretical and practical analysis of the creative process. These options complement the creative and critical strands of the degree and offer you the chance to become a writer prepared for the modern professional arenas in which you may find yourself.

General Eligibility

At least a 2.1 honors degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in writing and in any other band) or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year, Part-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

7500,

15900, (INT)


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