Masters Degrees in Creative Writing - 306 Courses
- Creative Writing MA Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Creative Practice Master of Research - MRes
- Professional Writing Master of Research - MRes
- Creative Writing MA
- Creative Writing and Contemporary Studies MA
- Screenwriting MA Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- Text and Performance MA
- Creative Writing MA Master of Fine Arts - MFA (PG)
- Creative Writing and Publishing MA
University of Derby
Humanities
University College Dublin
UCD School of English, Drama and Film
Durham University
English Studies
About masters in creative writing
A masters in creative writing will equip students with the tools to develop writing skills and push their written work to the next level.
Students pursuing a masters in creative writing will have a passion for writing. Creative writing masters students will learn from experts in the field through different forms of teaching methods, including workshops and seminars, studying alongside fellow writers. They will also benefit from guest lecturers. Students will be exposed to different approaches and perspectives and there will also be a big focus on independent projects, enabling students to develop their own writing styles and methods of expression.
Most creative writing programs will allow students to specialise in specific genres such as fiction, non-fiction and poetry. However, some creative writing courses may focus on developing a more holistic understanding of each form of writing rather than focussing on one particular type. It is important to research to find programs best suited to your interests.
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Why study masters in creative writing?
Aside from developing writing skills, a masters in creative writing will allow students to significantly improve many other key skills, such as communication skills, organisational skills and analytical skills.
Many careers can be pursued on completion of a masters in creative writing, including teaching, writing, editing and copywriting. Careers in advertising, public relations, publishing and digital media will also benefit from the skills developed on this postgraduate program.
For those graduates who venture outside the writing industry, the transferable skills developed will help them to excel in many other fulfilling career paths including human resources, banking and finance.
If a masters in creative writing sounds interesting to you, search for your ideal course at Postgrad.
