MA English (Creative Writing and English Literature)

... United Kingdom
... University of Hull

Course Overview

Literature is a dynamic force for change. Hull English postgraduates gain insight into society, culture and politics by understanding the power of language.

This MA provides students with a thorough grounding in research methods and practices.

Our MA in English can be tailor-made to your interests in either Creative Writing or English Literature, or both. In this fully flexible MA programme, you focus on the writers or writing forms that most interest you. Our MA English programme comes highly recommended, receiving 100% overall satisfaction from our MA students in the national 2021/22 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), with 100% agreeing that they feel better prepared for their future careers. 

There are designated literature pathways allowing students to focus their studies on either Renaissance Literature and Culture, Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture, Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture, or a combination of all three. Creative Writing modules allow students to focus their interests on fiction and non-fiction prose forms, poetry, and scriptwriting.

The MA programme culminates in a summer research project – either a dissertation or creative writing portfolio, depending on your interests: you choose the project and then work on it over the summer months with dedicated support from a subject specialist from the Department of English, Creative Writing, and American Studies.

General Eligibility

We usually require a 2:2 undergraduate degree in English (literary studies/creative writing) or a cognate humanities discipline or international equivalent. With your application, you must submit a satisfactory 2000 to 3000-word sample of your written work, consisting of either literary criticism or creative writing, on a subject of your choice. You can use written work that you have previously produced for your coursework.


To ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest this blend cannot be achieved. In addition, existing undergraduate students at the University of Hull have a guaranteed ‘Fast Track’ route to any postgraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry criteria (excluding Social Work).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Programme Information
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Course Category

English literature


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Campus Name

Hull, England


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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

9400,

10000, (INT)


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