Creative Writing (F71)
Open UniversityPostgraduate MA Distance learning 2 Years English literature and creative writing
About this course
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'll be able to write in a genre of your choice and experiment with at least one other through practical and inspiring activities. You'll also hone your practice through sharing, reading and critiquing the writing of your peers in online forums. You’ll work towards producing a substantial piece of your own creative writing to a professional standard.Develop writing skills and awareness of approaches to writing Progress and hone sophisticated writing skills in at least one genre Gain a sound knowledge of, and ability in, a secondary genre Engage in sharing, critiquing and reviewing a variety of writing by your peers Prepare a substantial piece of work to a professional standard.
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3412 Authors, writers and translators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2471 Librarians
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- English literature and creative writing