Creative Writing and Publishing

Bournemouth University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 17 Months English literature and creative writing

About this course

Blend storytelling artistry with essential publishing skills. Gain hands-on experience with the Bournemouth Journal and Writing Prize. Join a diverse international cohort, expand your global perspective and prepare for a dynamic publishing career.

Why study MA Creative Writing and Publishing at BU?

  • Versatile Writing and Publishing Skills: Master creative writing across various genres and forms while gaining essential skills in editing, marketing, design, and production, enabling you to navigate the publishing world independently.

  • Real-Life Publishing Experience: Work on real-life projects with BU’s own Bournemouth Journal, providing you with invaluable practical experience and a strong portfolio that will impress potential employers.

  • Expert Guidance and Mentorship: Learn from seasoned writers and industry professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, helping you refine your craft and understand the intricacies of the publishing industry.

  • Engage in Prestigious Writing Competitions: Participate in BU’s renowned international competitions, including The Bournemouth Writing Prize and the New Media Writing Prize, to showcase your talent, gain recognition, and connect with the writing community.

  • Cultural and Critical Analysis: Deepen your understanding of the cultural and critical contexts that influence writing and publishing, enriching your own practice and broadening your perspective on the literary world.

  • Global Perspective and Networking: Join a diverse international student body, enhancing your learning and preparing you for a global writing and publishing career. Expand your horizons with opportunities to study or work abroad.

  • Co-Creation Projects with Other Degrees: Collaborate with staff and students from media production, media communication and other courses on initiatives that celebrate diversity, inclusion and empathy through the creation of short films, interactive multimedia stories and AI animated photographs. These include Allies in Action, Rising Voices, Digital Storytelling in the Community, and Memory Markers.

    Flexible study

    The MA Creative Writing and Publishing course offers you the option to study full-time or part-time—1 year full-time (September start), 17 months full-time (January start), 2 years part-time (September start), 28 months part-time (January start). All options are available to study in-person or online.

    Lectures and online resources are combined with weekly small-group seminars to explore key texts, ideas, and concepts in more depth. If you are an online student, all your classes will take place virtually – bringing together a diverse cohort of students from all over the world and engaging with literary media texts and industry practices at the widest level.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 6 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Poole

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 17 Months

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Poole

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Poole

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Poole

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Poole

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 17 Months

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2141 Web design professionals
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    17 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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