Course summary
The MA English Literature and Creative Writing is a rewarding degree taught by published writers and leading researchers. The course provides you with the perfect opportunity to combine your love of studying literature with the ambition to write your own. Our English Literature modules take you on an exhilarating literary journey from the sixteenth century to the present day. Taught by leading scholars, our MA draws on research expertise which ranges from Shakespeare to contemporary prize-winning authors. Our modules explore diverse literary forms and delve into subjects such as literary adaptation, the politics of genre fiction, the depiction of landscape, the representation of gender and sexuality, and the city as a literary space. Our Creative Writing modules aim 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 students' skills and knowledge of narrative techniques, writing place, as well as writing for change. To add to this, a substantial portion of the Creative Writing content is dedicated to professional practice, helping students in preparing and submitting manuscripts, as well as giving them opportunities to learn from practitioners in the creative industries. English Literature and 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, which can focus on either English Literature or Creative Writing, 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 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 take our MA English Literature and Creative Writing to prepare your work for publication or to enhance your career in industries such as the creative arts, education, and heritage. This degree will also develop your research skills and help you specialise in an area of literary study or creative practice which can pave the way for doctoral study. The MA English Literature and 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 at Cardiff Met.
Assessment method
We have a variety of approaches to assessment across the programme depending upon the module. All creative practice modules (Short Story Writing, Novel Writing) are assessed through portfolios of creative work and accompanying critical essays in which you are required to reflect on your creative practice and to contextualise your work with reference to other texts. These modules also include class-based formative peer-assessment in the form of writing workshops. These do not count towards your final grade but the sessions do help you grow and reflect as a critical and creative writer. In some modules (Writing the City) you can choose your method of assessment (creative portfolio and critical reflection, or essay, for example). In other modules (Literature and Landscapes) you will be asked to produce an essay. Modules also make use of Virtual Learning Environments for assessments and you may be asked to view material online and then to respond to it.
Entry requirements
Applicants should usually have a first or upper second-class honours degree, in a relevant subject. Students that meet the criteria will be invited for interviews.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £10250 | Whole course |
England | £10250 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10250 | Whole course |
Scotland | £10250 | Whole course |
Wales | £10250 | Whole 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
Provider information
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