Program Overview
The Creative Writing Low Residency at Kingston University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Creative Writing Low Residency programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing Low Residency programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Creative Writing Dissertation (Low Residency)\', \'Critical Challenges for Creative Writers ( Residency Module 1)\', \'Special Study: Workshops in Popular Genre Writing (Distance Learning)\', \'Structure and Style ( Residency Module 2)\', "Writers\' Workshop (Low Residency)"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
They normally expect applicants to have:
- a second class degree or above, or equivalent, in creative writing, English literature, literature and language, drama or theatre studies or a similar subject; and/or
- a demonstrable interest in creative writing.
You must also submit a 3,000-word sample of creative writing, a personal statement (1,000 words) plus references.
InterviewsThey normally invite applicants for an interview with the admissions director or another senior member of the teaching team. We will ask you to submit a creative writing sample of up to 3,000 words with your application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kingston University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
Kingston University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months