Creative Writing
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    Creative Writing

    University of Strathclyde
    University of Strathclyde
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Glasgow
    University Rank:#251
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    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 31,670 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Creative Writing

    About

    Study with us

    • work closely with experienced, published writers who know the industry to develop your writing practice
    • benefit from workshops with peers and tutors while developing your ideas
    • work on an extended creative project developed on a one-on-one basis with your tutor
    • prepare for the practical side of literary development
    • experiment with new and hybrid forms
    • work in a dynamic, artistic city full of history and possibility

    The Convener of the MLitt in Creative Writing is the award-winning novelist, short story writer, editor and biographer Rodge Glass, author of Bring Me the Head of Ryan Giggs, Stories for the EasyJet Generation and Alasdair Gray: A Secretary’s Biography.

    Why this course?

    This course is designed across three semesters, with each class intended to develop not just the skills aspiring writers need, but the right skills at the right stage in their development. The structure of the MLitt gives writers the freedom to pursue their chosen forms and genres in terms of their creative work, while providing guidance and support in an academic context too. The staff team aim for a collegiate, supportive atmosphere – we aren’t just a writing course, we’re a writing community.

    Strathclyde staff can offer specialist tuition in a wide range of genres including:

    • contemporary fiction & non-fiction
    • historical fiction & fiction for young adults
    • screenwriting
    • poetry

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Academic requirements

    An upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in any subject, plus a portfolio of creative writing.

    The submission of a satisfactory entry portfolio of creative writing. This should consist of one of the following:

    • 2,000 words of prose (fiction or creative non-fiction)
    • up to 10 poems (no more than 40 lines in length)
    • the page equivalent of a short, fifteen-minute play
    • an outline of creative work you might develop in the course of the degree, possibly in the context of the dissertation (no more than two A4 pages)
    English language requirements

    Please check our English requirements before making your application.

    Undergraduate

    Students who have studied the Tawjihiyya/Thanawiya General School Certificate are eligible for entry via a foundation programme from the ISC. Students that have studied an International Qualification such as A Levels, IB Diploma, French Bac or the American High School system should check the relevant country.

    Postgraduate

    A good degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution is acceptable for postgraduate study at Strathclyde. Our applications are judged on a case-by-case basis and can vary depending on the course. As a guide, we normally consider a GPA of 2.8 out of 4 and 3.8 out of 5.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    We accept a number of English language tests as proof of proficiency in English. IELTS is the most widely available. Information on this can be found on the British Council Website.

    Our current standard requirements are:

    • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
    • Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
    • Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate only): IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

    Some degree programmes have different English language requirements to the above so please check each individual course page for details.

    Other English language tests may be acceptable and you can find these here:

    If you have a qualification not listed, you should contact our Recruitment & International Office for advice.

    Career

    Careers

    Graduates from creative writing subjects at the University of Strathclyde have gone into writing, publishing, teaching, journalism and may other professions. Some graduates have also gone on to further their skills by undertaking a PhD. Other have chosen to become self-employed as tutors.

    Writers who have taken masters and/or doctoral qualifications in creative writing at Strathclyde include Louise Welsh, Rachel Sieffert, Beatrice Colin and Colette Paul.

    Glasgow is Scotland's biggest & most cosmopolitan city

    Our campus is based right in the very heart of Glasgow. We're in the city centre, next to the Merchant City, both of which are great locations for sightseeing, shopping and socialising alongside your studies.

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    Fee Information

    Fees & funding

    All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.

    Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

    All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

    Annual revision of fees

    Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

    Tuition Fee
    31,670 / year
    Creative Writing
    University of Strathclyde
    University of Strathclyde
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Glasgow

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