Creative Writing (MLitt)

The MLitt in Creative Writing develops original work while providing critical and creative study in either poetry or prose. The MLitt offers practice-based, technically and creatively oriented tuition by leading contemporary authors with an emphasis on the development of individual style, and the goal of literary excellence.

Entry requirements

The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.

Application requirements

• Supplementary application to School of English (Word)
• CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date
• academic critical essay of approximately 2,000 words on an English literature topic
• Poetry applicants should supply a portfolio of at least 10 poems of original verse
• Prose applicants should supply 10 to 15 pages of original fiction or non-fiction writing
• two original signed academic references on university headed paper from your most recent degree awarding institution
• academic transcripts and degree certificates

For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

After your degree

Careers

Graduates of the course have gone on to become published writers or pursue careers in a range of sectors including journalism, marketing, publishing and teaching. 

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.

Further study

In addition to the MLitt, the School offers a two-year Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts (MFA).

Students who have a Masters in Creative Writing may apply directly into the second year of the MFA (different fees apply for the MFA – see tuition fees for taught postgraduate programmes for more information).