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Creative Writing (distance learning) at Kingston University - UCAS

Kingston University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Creative Writing (distance learning) (Taught)

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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.
About this course These courses focus on the craft of creative writing. You will learn in workshops, one-to-one or in small groups, with support from practising and published writers, and fellow students. Our award-winning former creative writing students include Booker-shortlisted Oyinkan Braithwaite, Joe Pierson, who won the Bridport Prize, Stefan Mohammed, awarded the Dylan Thomas Prize, Bafta-winner, Sarah Woolner, the acclaimed poet Dom Bury and celebrated novelist Faiqa Mansab. 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.

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 portfolios and a dissertation. The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course in each full time or part time year: Coursework: 100%


Entry requirements

We normally expect applicants to have: a second class degree or above, 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 £17600 Year 1
England £10300 Year 1
Northern Ireland £10300 Year 1
Scotland £10300 Year 1
Wales £10300 Year 1
International £17600 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 (distance learning) at Kingston University - UCAS