Course 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
Portfolios of exercises, edited and revised creative writing with evidence of extensive drafting, essays, presentations, research projects, substantial piece of creative writing of publishable standard. 100% coursework
Entry requirements
We normally expect applicants to have: a 2:2 or above honours degree, or equivalent, in creative writing, English literature, literature and language, drama or theatre studies or a similar subject; and/or a demonstrable interest in creative writing. You must also submit a 3,000-word sample of creative writing a personal statement (1,000 words).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8910 | Year 1 |
| England | £5423 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5423 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5423 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5423 | Year 1 |
| International | £8910 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please visit the course provider webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ