A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent), or substantial creative writing experience. You are required to submit a sample of your creative writing, and this will be the most significant factor in admissions decisions. Writing Sample A piece or portfolio of creative work should be uploaded on the ‘Declaration’ page of the online application form. If fiction, this should be around 1,500–2,000 words; if poetry, approximately four pages. On the ‘Course Details’ page, you should submit a description of around 300 words of your creative writing plans. Please tell us whether you intend to work in fiction, poetry, or narrative non-fiction and what experience you have working in this form. Please also give some indication of the concerns, style, ideas and/or themes that you are interested in exploring in your work. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. This course requires an Excellent level of English language, equivalent to C1 on CEFR. For detailed information regarding English language requirements, please see our English language requirements web page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/english-language-requirements