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Oxford Brookes University: Creative Writing
| Institution | Oxford Brookes University |
|---|---|
| Department | English and Modern Languages |
| Web | http://www.brookes.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Whether you’re just beginning your writing journey or looking to take your craft to the next level, our Creative Writing MA is an inclusive programme that welcomes students from all backgrounds and experiences. In a city celebrated for its literary heritage and vibrant contemporary scene, you’ll join an inclusive, supportive creative community that inspires writers at every stage.
You’ll work closely with experienced academics and acclaimed authors from a diverse range of backgrounds to refine your voice, broaden your technical skills, and explore a range of genres - from prose fiction and nonfiction, to poetry and scriptwriting for stage and screen. You’ll engage with current and past writers, including through Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre, and gain insights into the publishing world with industry-facing vocational modules.
If your goal is to pursue a new career in writing, media, or publishing and enhance your professional skills, this course will help you unlock your full creative potential and develop your writing to a professional, publishable standard.
| admissions@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 535000 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | For Applicants who have an undergraduate degree that includes Creative Writing (at 2:2 or above) there is no additional requirement. This will include those who have studied a BA in English Literature with Creative Writing, or a degree where Creative Writing was either a compulsory or optional choice in their undergraduate studies and they took at least one module of Creative Writing. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in any other subject (at 2:2 or above) should submit a short piece of creative writing (of between 750 and 2,000 words). This could be a piece of prose fiction in any genre, poetry (no more than three poems of approximately 15 lines each), an example of journalism or opinion pieces, memoir, travel or nature writing, including blogs. Applicants with professional experience in writing, with no first degree in any subject, should provide a CV detailing what they have achieved in their professional work in relation to writing, in addition to the work described above. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 9950 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9950 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18250 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Whether words come easily to you, or you work tirelessly at every sentence, we want to help you bring your writing craft to a professional level. We’re looking for passion, no matter your background or level of experience. Every writer might be different - but every writer can benefit from the insight of our published experts.
Our Creative Writing MA is a well-established course taught by acclaimed professional writers published around the world. You’ll benefit from the input of creative writing fellows and visiting lecturers such as Patience Agbabi, Sally Bayley, and Steven Hall. And you’ll be studying in one of the world’s great literary cities.
You'll gain a better understanding of your craft and how to apply it to different literary genres and forms. You’ll also meet and pitch your work to top literary agents Felicity Bryan Associates and publisher Philip Gwyn Jones. Whether or not you aspire to get published, we’ll support and encourage you all the way to achieving your full writing potential.
| english.languages@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484127 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2.2 or above), or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline and must be able to demonstrate ability in creative writing. A portfolio of recent creative work must be submitted consisting of 2000 words prose, or 5 poems, or a proportionate mixture of the two. Applicants may also be interviewed. If it is some time since you completed your undergraduate education and you do not meet the standard requirement, it may be possible to consider your application based on evidence of other relevant personal and professional experience, the support of your referees and your portfolio of written work. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 9600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9600 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 17750 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17750 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Whether words come easily to you, or you work tirelessly at every sentence, we want to help you bring your writing craft to a professional level. We’re looking for passion, no matter your background or level of experience. Every writer might be different - but every writer can benefit from the insight of our published experts.
Our Creative Writing MA is a well-established course taught by acclaimed professional writers published around the world. You’ll benefit from the input of creative writing fellows and visiting lecturers such as Patience Agbabi, Sally Bayley, and Steven Hall. And you’ll be studying in one of the world’s great literary cities.
You'll gain a better understanding of your craft and how to apply it to different literary genres and forms. You’ll also meet and pitch your work to top literary agents Felicity Bryan Associates and publisher Philip Gwyn Jones. Whether or not you aspire to get published, we’ll support and encourage you all the way to achieving your full writing potential.
| english.languages@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484127 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline and must be able to demonstrate ability in creative writing. A portfolio of recent creative work must be submitted consisting of 2000 words prose, or 5 poems, or a proportionate mixture of the two. Applicants may also be interviewed. If it is some time since you completed your undergraduate education and you do not meet the standard requirement, it may be possible to consider your application based on evidence of other relevant personal and professional experience, the support of your referees and your portfolio of written work. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9150 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 16950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16950 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Whether words come easily to you, or you work tirelessly at every sentence, we want to help you bring your writing craft to a professional level. We’re looking for passion, no matter your background or level of experience. Every writer might be different - but every writer can benefit from the insight of our published experts.
Our Creative Writing MA is a well-established course taught by acclaimed professional writers published around the world. You’ll benefit from the input of creative writing fellows and visiting lecturers such as Patience Agbabi, Sally Bayley, and Steven Hall. And you’ll be studying in one of the world’s great literary cities.
You'll gain a better understanding of your craft and how to apply it to different literary genres and forms. You’ll also meet and pitch your work to top literary agents Felicity Bryan Associates and publisher Philip Gwyn Jones. Whether or not you aspire to get published, we’ll support and encourage you all the way to achieving your full writing potential.
| english.languages@brookes.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01865 484127 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline and must be able to demonstrate ability in creative writing. A portfolio of recent creative work must be submitted consisting of 2000 words prose, or 5 poems, or a proportionate mixture of the two. Applicants may also be interviewed. If it is some time since you completed your undergraduate education and you do not meet the standard requirement, it may be possible to consider your application based on evidence of other relevant personal and professional experience, the support of your referees and your portfolio of written work. |
| Location | Headington Campus Gipsy Lane Oxford OX3 0BP |
Fees
| England | 4575 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4575 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4575 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4575 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4575 GBP for Year 1 |
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