Creative Writing

This qualification is an opportunity to develop your skills as a writer in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scriptwriting for film, radio and the stage.

You must hold a UK honours degree (or equivalent), preferably with at least a 2:1 classification. Although your degree does not need to be in creative writing or a closely related subject, you will need some knowledge of creative writing to successfully complete this qualification, as the MA in Creative Writing assumes all candidates have the knowledge and skills usually acquired by pursuing this subject at undergraduate level. Please note that this is not a qualification for those who are just starting to write creatively. If your degree is not in creative writing or a closely related subject, we strongly recommend that you read the preparatory work indicated on the MA Creative Writing part 1. Alternatively, you could undertake our free open-access creative writing courses ‘Writing what you know’, ‘Start writing fiction’ and ‘Creative writing and critical reading’ on OpenLearn to ensure your skills – writing, reading, editorial, reflective, analytical – are at an appropriate standard. If you don’t have a Creative Writing degree, please also make sure that you provide evidence of your experience of writing when you apply – whether through short courses, workshops, or publications.