1. Birkbeck University of London
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  4. MA Creative Writing

MA Creative Writing

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Birkbeck University of London

Program Overview

The course is taught through small, dynamic seminars and one-to-one tuition. We offer modules in fiction writing and options in playwriting, poetry, screenwriting and creative non-fiction, and practical courses on publishing, producing and editing creative work.

Program Key Stats

£18030 (Annual cost)


Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2 or above, though this requirement may be waived if you can demonstrate exceptional talent), a personal statement (to be submitted with your application form) and a portfolio of prose writing of no more than 3000 words. Your portfolio should be a section of a novel with a synopsis, a couple of short stories or a combination of the two. Please note that poetry, children’s fiction, journalism, screen- or playwriting are not appropriate submissions for this MA. Students are selected on the basis of their portfolio and statement, an interview (selected candidates only) and their degree. Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.

Career Options

  • Program Assistant
  • Creative Writer
  • Researcher/Writer
  • Copywriter
  • Remote Content Writer
  • Associate Editor
  • Writing and Communications Assistant

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