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Creative Writing and Publishing at Kingston University - UCAS

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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • Kingston has links with major publishers, such as Hachette UK, Yale University, Bloomsbury, Faber and Macmillan. Course content is informed by an advisory board of industry figures.
  • 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 will become part of Kingston’s thriving community, with events such as readings, lectures from published authors, editors and agents, masterclasses and enriching discussions.
About this course This course examines not only the craft of writing, but also how the publishing industry works. You will develop a creative writing portfolio alongside studying trends in the industry. The creative writing element of this course is workshop-led, with an opportunity to specialise in the genre of your choice. The publishing element focuses on marketing-led commercial and trade publishing, industry structure and core skills. For your final assessment, you may choose a creative writing dissertation, a publishing dissertation or undertake a practical publishing project. Example modules
  • Writers Workshop
  • Create: The Business of Publishing
  • Make: Content Development and Production
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Modules

Example modules: Writers Workshop; Create: The Business of Publishing; Make: Content Development and Production. 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: 96% coursework 4% exams


Entry requirements

We normally expect applicants to have: a 2:2 or above honours degree in a related subject; and/or a demonstrative 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Creative Writing and Publishing at Kingston University - UCAS