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MA in English - Creative Writing

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Queens University Belfast

Program Overview

The MA in English (Creative Writing) focuses on prose fiction and scriptwriting; applicants interested in writing poetry are referred to the MA in Poetry: Creativity and Criticism. The programme is designed to equip students to use their literary talents to the best of their ability, encourage development as independent writers and self-reflective lifelong learners, and provide them with a broad understanding of the literary marketplace and of the commercial aspects of literary production.

Program Key Stats

£19100 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 11th Aug


30%

Eligibility Criteria


6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification. All applicants are required to submit a sample of original written work which will be assessed to determine if an offer of admission can be made. The sample should be 1800-2200 words of prose fiction or 10-15 pages of script. The sample can be an extract. Writing samples that exceed the length limit will not be considered.

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