Course summary

What does it take to be a professional writer in the twenty-first century? As a writer with some experience, you’ll work with our team of professional writers and other creative professionals to refine your skills. We’ll help you develop your own philosophy of writing as you improve your craft. You’ll study contemporary forms. You’ll learn to read as a working writer. You’ll try new techniques and explore the relationship between writing and society. Your main focus will be working towards a final manuscript. You’ll develop a deep understanding of your creativity and your craft as you reflect on your progress. Uncover the hidden workings of the literary industry. Discover how to submit a piece to publication and prepare for a writer’s life on our MA Creative Writing. What you'll study Explore how successful writers work and examine their philosophies and practices. Learn about the publishing industry and research an area of the industry that will help your career development. Experiment with different writing genres, as you work towards specialisation in the form of your choice: poetry, the short story, scriptwriting, novel writing, non-fiction. Develop your final manuscript. Full-time students will complete The Manuscript module within one year while part-time students focus on their manuscript in Year 2.