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City, University of London: Creative Writing and Publishing
| Institution | City, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of English View department profile |
| Web | https://www.city.ac.uk |
| scc-admissions@city.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
If you are a writer seeking to develop publishing industry knowledge alongside writing skills, this programme is ideal. You can get hands-on publishing experience and enhance your creative practice.
Whether you are an experienced writer or relatively new to the field, you will be equipped with new professional competencies from creative digital content to traditional print. You will be introduced to the fast-paced world of commercial publishing and learn the how the different sectors of the publishing industry – from commercial fiction to academic publishing – fit together in a global industry.
We aim to improve your skills as a creative writer, particularly as a writer of short stories and novels through weekly workshops with published authors. You will also build the practical print and digital skills and experience needed to better engage with the publishing industry and work within it.
The publishing part of your MA will focus on the changes impacting on the publishing world as a result of the digital revolution, and will look at the different professional roles in publishing. The course examines commercial fiction and non-fiction publishing, children's publishing, education and academic publishing as core sectors in the industry.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have an upper second class degree (in any subject) or the overseas equivalent, but successful completion of a certificate course in creative writing, or a professional qualification, or relevant experience may also be acceptable. The prime criteria are proven ability and commitment. For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 7.0 is required (with 7.0 in the writing component). Within your application you will be expected to submit the following: A copy of your degree transcript. We require an original transcript or a copy certified by your institution. If you have not yet graduated, you will be required to send us your degree transcript as soon as it is available. You will not be able to register as a City student without having supplied your degree transcrip.t A sample of creative writing between 3,000-5,000 words. |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 18186 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 18186 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10794 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10794 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10794 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10794 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have an upper second class degree (in any subject) or the overseas equivalent, but successful completion of a certificate course in creative writing, or a professional qualification, or relevant experience may also be acceptable. The prime criteria are proven ability and commitment. For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 7.0 is required (with 7.0 in the writing component). Within your application you will be expected to submit the following: A copy of your degree transcript. We require an original transcript or a copy certified by your institution. If you have not yet graduated, you will be required to send us your degree transcript as soon as it is available. You will not be able to register as a City student without having supplied your degree transcrip.t A sample of creative writing between 3,000-5,000 words. |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| England | 5140 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Scotland | 5140 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5140 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5140 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8390 GBP for Year 1 |
City’s School of Communication & Creativity is a socially engaged and politically conscious centre of educational excellence and world-changing interdisciplinary research which shapes and influences professional practice.
We support and develop the next generation of practitioners and entrepreneurs who work across, the cultural, creative, music, heritage and media sectors. We are deeply committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we are working to transform these sectors by educating and empowering students from under-represented backgrounds, and supporting them to excel.
The School brings together our renowned Department of Journalism, with two new Departments: The Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries; …
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