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Creative Writing at Edge Hill University - UCAS

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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.

Modules

Please visit our website for information on available modules.

Assessment method

Most assessment is through a portfolio of creative writing together with a piece of reflective writing. There will also be some essays and a presentation based on individual research projects. You'll also be required to keep a professional development log. All this work will help you develop towards the final piece of work, The Manuscript.


How to apply

International applicants

International students should visit our website for further information: edgehill.ac.uk/international

Entry requirements

As part of the application process, you will also be required to submit a portfolio of your creative work. This should be in the form of either a 2,000 word sample of prose fiction or creative non-fiction; 5 poems, or a ten page script. You may also be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

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Creative Writing at Edge Hill University - UCAS