Course summary
Part-time MSc, 10 weekends per year (7 online and 3 in-person in London UK). Explore therapeutic dimensions of creative writing and personal and social narratives. Write creatively in a supportive group and deepen understanding and a range of topics with scope for your own interests. Develop your practice and skills as facilitator, writer, researcher. The MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes is designed for individuals interested in exploring the therapeutic dimensions of creative writing, narrative and story. This interdisciplinary programme integrates creative writing (including spoken word and other art forms) with therapeutic practice to address personal and social narratives. It is grounded in humanistic and person-centred values, aiming to enhance students’ understanding of how storytelling can contribute to individual and collective well-being. The course involves experiential learning through creative writing, discussion, and reflective practice, with a strong emphasis on personal and professional development. Students will engage in a combination of online and in-person learning, culminating in a dissertation project in the third year. Who is this course for?
- People with an interest in writing in a broad sense including literature, stories, narratives and spoken word, and in how working with these can contribute to wellbeing on individual and social levels
- People currently working, or aiming to work with others who seek training to prepare them for working with CWTP
- People in other fields who wish to employ the resources and practices of CWTP to tackle problems, enhance organisations and communities, or envision pathways in diverse cultures and settings
- to engage with creative writing using diverse forms and approaches
- to find their own voice in practising CWTP
- to build knowledge and skills with emphasis on the integration of theory and practice
- engage experiential learning, group work, practical skills training, peer feedback, and creative and personal development
Modules
Year One: Introduction to Creative Writing and its Therapeutic Applications (20 credits / Level 7) Reflective Personal Writing (20 credits / Level 7) Therapeutic Settings and Established Theories (20 credits / Level 7) Year Two: Facilitating Therapeutic Groups (20 credits / Level 7) Preparing to Research a Topic of Curiosity in CWTP (20 credits / Level 7) Research Methodologies for Therapeutic Settings (20 credits / Level 7) Year Three: Dissertation (60 credits / Level 7)
Entry requirements
A UK Level 6 degree or exceptional equivalent experience/knowledge via professional training and experience in a therapeutic setting. Applicants are required to submit examples of their creative writing with a reflective commentary on the process of writing one or more pieces. For students whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) is required unless you have a prior higher education qualification taught in English. We also offer a supportive process to establish equivalencies in qualifications or experience (APL/APEL). If you do not easily meet our Level 6 Degree requirements, please contact [email protected] to discuss options. Applicants are required to submit examples of their creative writing with a reflective commentary on the process of writing one or more pieces. Evidence of current creative writing practice Ability to reflect on own creative writing process, observations of language and themes, therapeutic/other effects Engagement in a writing activity with ability to listen and respond Basic understanding of key counselling terms and approaches Demonstration of capacity to develop sensitive response to self and reflexive awareness of diverse perspectives and issues.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6200 | Year 1 |
| England | £6200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6200 | Year 1 |
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
Metanoia Institute
13 North Common Road
Ealing
W5 2QB