Program Description

MA Creative Writing is a rewarding taught degree taught by published writers and researchers. This course aims to support the development of your creative and critical writing skills across the fields of fiction, creative non-fiction, script and poetry. Throughout the programme you will have the opportunities to explore multiple genres, attend regular peer workshops, learn from industry experts and hone your craft. Our wider academic community is dynamic so you will also have the chance to take part in additional creative activities which can include, but are not limited to, open mics, cross-discipline collaborations, archive and museum visits, poetry readings and more. 
You can take our MA Creative Writing to prepare your work for publication or enhance your career in the creative industries. This MA will also develop your research skills and help you specialise in an area of creative practice which can pave the way for doctoral study. 

We have expertise across a number of fields and our academic community is vibrant and dynamic with strong industry links. One of the great strengths of our MA Creative Writing programme is its flexibility. This degree can be studied either full or part-time and classes are scheduled in the evenings. Modules can be taken individually, allowing you to control the pace and depth of your postgraduate study. Programme delivery is enhanced by the University's commitment to e-learning .

Admission Requirements

• Applicants should usually have a first or upper second-class honours degree, in a relevant subject. Students that meet the criteria will be invited for interviews.
  Selection Procedure:
  Application form, CV, submission of a writing portfolio (One of the following: six poems, 2000 words of prose, 2000 words of critical writing or 5 mins of script) and interview (the interview can be conducted via Skype or telephone).
• General Requirement:-
  • Indian Students-More than 50% in Graduation.
  • Arab Students- 4 year degree 60% or a GPA of 2.5 or above on the scale of 4, 4 being the highest) OR 3 year Honours degree with a 1st Class or 2nd Class.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• For IELTS Waiver  -  At least 65% marks in English in Higher Secondary School
• MOI will not be accepted.
• No IELTS Waiver for Punjab and Haryana