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University of Cambridge: Creative Writing
| Institution | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Department | Professional and Continuing Education |
| Web | https://www.cam.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MSt
Summary
We designed the Master of Studies (MSt) in Creative Writing for those who wish to further their creative writing skills. If you have experience in writing prose, poetry or scripts and wish to take your creative work to the next level, this could be the course for you.
You can choose to join the course on one of 4 pathways:
-
fiction
-
poetry
-
creative non-fiction
-
multi-disciplinary
We teach the course part time over 2 years. You’ll attend 3 intensive teaching residentials in each year of study. We’ve crafted the degree so that you can balance your studies with other responsibilities.
You’ll be guided in writing creatively in modules taught by published writers. You’ll also learn about the theory and craft of writing and participate in a practical group project to gain professional experience applicable to working in literary and creative fields.
If you wish to expand your capabilities as a writer, this course is for you. You may want to:
-
advance a project for publication
-
gain transferable writing skills
-
improve your ability to think creatively
-
increase your capacity to express yourself through writing
By the end of the course, you should have:
-
produced a portfolio of creative writing that demonstrates your skill as a writer and your ability to edit and improve your own writing
-
a comprehensive understanding of the genre (or genres) in which you work
-
the ability to produce creative work that’s original and displays an awareness of the conventions and recent developments of your genre (or genres)
On completing the course, you may go on to use what you have learned in a variety of ways. Some of our graduates are published authors. A number of our alumni have gone on to work in different roles in publishing, film production and professional writing. Many have advanced to PhD study in creative writing.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We welcome applications from students with a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. As part of our admissions process, you’ll need to meet certain requirements and make sure you’re able to attend teaching sessions in the UK. Typically, we expect a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. If your degree is not from the UK, check international qualifications on the University’s postgraduate site to find the equivalent in your country. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements, we still encourage you to apply. You’ll need to show you have relevant, professional experience that makes you a strong candidate, and/or have completed higher-level study. Please include this information when you apply. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Fees
| EU | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 32436 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
We designed the Master of Studies (MSt) in Creative Writing for those who wish to further their creative writing skills. If you have experience in writing prose, poetry or scripts and wish to take your creative work to the next level, this could be the course for you.
You can choose to join the course on one of 4 pathways:
-
fiction
-
poetry
-
creative non-fiction
-
multi-disciplinary
We teach the course part time over 2 years. You’ll attend 3 intensive teaching residentials in each year of study. We’ve crafted the degree so that you can balance your studies with other responsibilities.
You’ll be guided in writing creatively in modules taught by published writers. You’ll also learn about the theory and craft of writing and participate in a practical group project to gain professional experience applicable to working in literary and creative fields.
If you wish to expand your capabilities as a writer, this course is for you. You may want to:
-
advance a project for publication
-
gain transferable writing skills
-
improve your ability to think creatively
-
increase your capacity to express yourself through writing
By the end of the course, you should have:
-
produced a portfolio of creative writing that demonstrates your skill as a writer and your ability to edit and improve your own writing
-
a comprehensive understanding of the genre (or genres) in which you work
-
the ability to produce creative work that’s original and displays an awareness of the conventions and recent developments of your genre (or genres)
On completing the course, you may go on to use what you have learned in a variety of ways. Some of our graduates are published authors. A number of our alumni have gone on to work in different roles in publishing, film production and professional writing. Many have advanced to PhD study in creative writing.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We welcome applications from students with a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. As part of our admissions process, you’ll need to meet certain requirements and make sure you’re able to attend teaching sessions in the UK. Typically, we expect a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. If your degree is not from the UK, check international qualifications on the University’s postgraduate site to find the equivalent in your country. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements, we still encourage you to apply. You’ll need to show you have relevant, professional experience that makes you a strong candidate, and/or have completed higher-level study. Please include this information when you apply. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Fees
| EU | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 20592 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 32436 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Master of Studies (MSt) in Creative Writing is designed for those who wish to develop high-level skills in creative writing both in fiction and non-fiction literatures. The MSt is taught over two years in short, intensive study blocks. It has been designed to be accessible to those in full- or part-time employment and to international students.
Progression for students who have completed this course is provided in a number of ways: some students may use this course as a progression route into a PhD in Creative Writing or in English Literature at other Universities, or they could go on to study the Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing at ICE.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course will normally have achieved a UK 2.1 Honours degree or overseas equivalent, although students from less conventional backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Applicants whose 1st language is not English should have an IELTS score of core of 7.5 (with a minimum of 7.0 in each individual component). |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
Fees
| EU | 17000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 17000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 17000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 17000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 17000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 29750 GBP for Year 1 |
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