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University of Roehampton: Creative Writing
| Institution | University of Roehampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | English and Creative Writing |
| Web | www.roehampton.ac.uk |
| postgradadmissions@roehampton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 8392 3314 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MA in Creative Writing degree is designed for ambitious, committed writers who want to hone and develop their writing practice and develop their creative, critical and professional writing skills in preparation for careers in the creative industries. Roehampton was one of the first universities in London to offer an MA in Creative Writing when it was launched in 2005 and it remains dedicated to providing an innovative, unique curriculum, taught by world-leading academic staff and internationally renowned writers.
You will be able to explore three main forms of writing on this MA Creative Writing: Fiction, Poetry and Fiction for Young Readers. You will tailor your degree by selecting modules that align with your interests, with options that include the short story, the novel, lyric and alternative poetry, visual narratives and fiction for young adults.
Whether you have previously studied creative writing or have an entirely different background, if you are returning to education after a break or continuing straight from an undergraduate degree, you will be supported to develop your personal writing style. On this programme you will discover how to make your writing more effective, break bad habits and learn how to assess your work professionally. You will graduate with the skills required for professional practice in the creative writing industries and with an understanding of the necessary marketing skills.
We will prepare you for your career after you graduate, whether it is as a published writer, working in the professional arts sector, or continuing in academia. We regularly invite writers, who have previously included Emma Donoghue and Kazuo Ishiguru, as well as speakers from different sectors of the creative industries, to give guest lectures and workshops. You will be encouraged to make the most of Roehampton’s connections with the literary world and make professional contacts with publishers and agents. You will also have opportunities to give readings of your work at soirees, and participate in local literary festivals such as Wimbledon Bookfest and Barnes Children’s Literature Festival.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree is normally required as well as a portfolio of writing, consisting of approximately 2000 words of prose (Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Journalism) or 15 pages of poetry. If a candidate demonstrates sufficient skill and professional experience in writing, the previous degree requirement may be waived. Please upload your portfolio of writing on the online application form. |
| Location | Digby Stuart College Erasmus House Roehampton Lane London SW15 5PU |
Fees
| England | 9188 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9188 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9188 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9188 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 17325 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 17325 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree is normally required as well as a portfolio of writing, consisting of approximately 2000 words of prose (Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Journalism) or 15 pages of poetry. If a candidate demonstrates sufficient skill and professional experience in writing, the previous degree requirement may be waived. Please upload your portfolio of writing on the online application form. |
| Location | Digby Stuart College Erasmus House Roehampton Lane London SW15 5PU |
Fees
| England | 471 GBP for Credit |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 471 GBP for Credit |
| Scotland | 471 GBP for Credit |
| Wales | 471 GBP for Credit |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree is normally required as well as a portfolio of writing, consisting of approximately 2000 words of prose (Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Journalism) or 15 pages of poetry. If a candidate demonstrates sufficient skill and professional experience in writing, the previous degree requirement may be waived. Please upload your portfolio of writing on the online application form. |
| Location | Digby Stuart College Erasmus House Roehampton Lane London SW15 5PU |
Fees
| England | 8427 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8427 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8427 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8427 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree is normally required as well as a portfolio of writing, consisting of approximately 2000 words of prose (Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Journalism) or 15 pages of poetry. If a candidate demonstrates sufficient skill and professional experience in writing, the previous degree requirement may be waived. Please upload your portfolio of writing on the online application form. |
| Location | Digby Stuart College Erasmus House Roehampton Lane London SW15 5PU |
Fees
| England | 471 GBP for Credit |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 471 GBP for Credit |
| Scotland | 471 GBP for Credit |
| Wales | 471 GBP for Credit |
University of Roehampton
At the University of Roehampton London, we offer a first-class educational experience, designed to help you reach your full potential and get the career you want. Whether you want to study for professional or personal development, we have a diverse range of postgraduate taught and research programmes for you to choose from. We are unique among London universities with a beautiful parkland campus and excellent facilities, located south-west London, allowing our students to study in an environment that places an emphasis on teaching and research excellence.
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