Course summary
Taught by published and active writers and researchers, the MA Creative Writing at Cardiff Met aims to support the development of your creative and critical writing skills. While the MA covers a range of literary forms, the focus is on developing your skills and knowledge of narrative techniques, writing place, as well as writing for change. To add to this, a substantial portion of the MA is dedicated to professional practice, helping you to prepare and submit manuscripts, as well as giving you opportunities to learn from practitioners in the creative industries. Creative Writing content is supported by two skills modules, Research Methods and Literary and Critical Theory, which give you the tools needed to make the leap to postgraduate study and encourage your development as a critical thinker and researcher. The dissertation gives you the flexibility to pursue your own creative project and research interests with the support and encouragement of a supervisor. Our wider academic community is dynamic so you will also have the chance to take part in additional creative activities which can include, but are not limited to, open mics, cross-discipline collaborations, archive and museum visits, writing retreats, poetry readings, visits from industry experts, and more. You can study our MA Creative Writing to prepare your work for publication or enhance your career in the creative industries. This MA will also develop your research skills and help you specialise in an area of creative practice which can pave the way for doctoral study. The MA Creative Writing is designed to be inclusive and flexible. It can be studied either full or part-time and classes are scheduled in the evenings and select weekends, allowing you to combine study with other commitments. You may also be interested in our MA English Literature or MA English Literature and Creative Writing programmes. Possible exit points - MA/PgD/PgC
Modules
Our modules are delivered over one year full-time or two years part-time. Your degree will total 180 credits: all modules are 20 credits, apart from the dissertation which is 60 credits. The Plot Thickens: How Narrative Works, and How To Work With It Writing Place: Singing Horizons and Invisible Cities Writing (R)evolution: Personal and Collective Change Paths to Professional Writing: Developing Skills, Getting Published, Sustaining a Career Literary and Critical Theory Research Methods Dissertation
Assessment method
We have a variety of approaches to assessment across the programme depending upon the module. The majority of modules are assessed through creative writing (i.e poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, script or hybrid works) and through critical reflection on your work. Other modes of assessment include blog posts, posters, and presentations. You will receive tutor support in class and through our VLE in order to prepare you for each assessment point. Each module embeds dedicated time for assessment and we offer students one-to-one tutorials both before submission and after to discuss feedback. There are a range of wider facilities and support services on offer to support your progress, including library resources which can be accessed online or on campus and the Academic Practice team.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Applicants should usually have a 2.2 honours degree, in a relevant subject. Selection Procedure: You will be asked to submit an online application form, including a sample of your creative work. Please check the required Compulsory Supporting Documents on the Cardiff Met website. Applicants may be interviewed via Teams or over the phone.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| England | £1225 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| Scotland | £1225 | Module |
| Wales | £1225 | Module |
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.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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