Creative Writing

University of Plymouth

Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year English literature and creative writingEnglish language

Creative Writing MA is a postgraduate degree at University of Plymouth, based in Plymouth, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

Do you want to develop your own original writing whilst engaging with the best contemporary work being published? You’ll refine your craft with guidance from the award-winning writers who teach on this workshop-based MA, as well as from visiting writers. Make the most of an opportunity to produce a substantial written project in a nurturing, creative environment. The writing skills you’ll develop will help ensure that, upon graduating, your work is ready for submission to publishers and agents.

* Develop your confidence and writing skills in an environment supportive of creative work.

* Produce a substantial writing project which you can submit to publishers and agents.

* Benefit from the depth of experience and knowledge shared by our staff, including several award-winning writers, and visiting writers.

* Expand your own writing experience through submitting work to student publications such as Ink, and the University press published literary journal, Short Fiction.

* Increase your critical self-awareness on a programme designed to round you as a writer.

* Enrich your learning experience through workshop-based seminars that allow you to explore the diverse strands of creative writing, from stories to screenplays.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Plymouth

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Plymouth

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
English literature and creative writing, English language