Course summary
Why choose this course Surrey’s MA Creative Writing is about more than just words. It’s a pathway to finding your own unique literary voice. Drawing on the experience of our published writers and academics, you’ll engage with intriguing literary theory and writing techniques, and discover how to find your niche and engage with the publishing world. As part of our School of Literature and Languages, you’ll share ideas within a diverse creative community and be able to attend a calendar of events that will broaden your thinking and develop your writing skills – this includes the annual Surrey New Writers’ Festival and Surrey Poetry Festival. What you will study Our MA Creative Writing course encourages lateral thought and will sharpen your research and writing abilities. It may be that you arrive with an existing project in mind but actually finish the course, having been inspired by your research, with something very different and more technically impressive. This is where the extensive experience of our published writers and academics comes into its own, including our Distinguished Writer-in-Residence and Poet in Residence. As well as honing your technical ability, you’ll also deepen your understanding of the cultural, literary and theoretical history of text production. This course could be your stepping stone to a career in writing, communications, publishing, marketing, advertising, journalism or teaching, or a gateway to PhD study.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details, to the bottom right. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.
How to apply
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a first or 2:1 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. As part of the application procedure, applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of creative material (5,000 words prose or equivalent). English language requirements IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, 7.0 in Writing, 6.0 in each other component (or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.