MA Creative Writing

... United Kingdom
... Durham University - Study Group

Course Overview

The MA in Creative Writing is an exciting new course at Durham University. Taught by award-winning writers Dr Paul Batchelor, Dr Naomi Booth, Kayo Chingonyi, Professor Claire Harman, Sunjeev Sahota, and Dr Sam Riviere. This is an academically rigorous degree that will develop your practical knowledge of writing poetry and prose fiction. You will receive structured support through writing workshops and one-to-one tutorials in order to develop your own ideas. You will also study a broad range of literature from the 20th and 21st centuries, and produce new work in response.

General Eligibility

Students are usually required to have an Honours Degree at 2:1 level or higher or a GPA average of 3.2 from a recognised national or international university. Students should submit a sample of 4-6 poems or 2,000 words of fiction. All students must provide two positive academic or professional references.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

  • IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0)_x000D_ _x000D_ TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 92 (no component under 23)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Teaching and Education


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Campus Name

Durham City


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

1


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Available Intake

44470


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

£10,100, £20,750,


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