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PostgraduateCourse summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- You will become part of Kingston’s thriving community, with events such as readings, lectures from published authors, editors and agents, masterclasses and enriching discussions.
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to Kingston University’s publication, Ripple, which includes fiction, poetry, reviews and creative nonfiction and is edited by students on the course.
- You can study via distance learning in virtual forums and classrooms to suit your schedule, meaning you will not have to relocate or give up your job.
- Workshop in Popular Genre Writing
- Writing the Contemporary
- Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers
Modules
Example modules: Workshop in Popular Genre Writing; Writing the Contemporary; Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: Type of assessment: Coursework: 100%
Entry requirements
We normally expect applicants to have: a 2:2 or above honours degree a sample of creative writing (5,000 words) a personal statement (1,000 words). Occasionally, a first degree is not required if the standard of submitted writing is high enough.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16200 | Year 1 |
| England | £9860 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9860 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9860 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9860 | Year 1 |
| International | £16200 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ