Program Overview
The Creative Writing at Kingston University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing 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 Dissertation\', \'Special Study: Workshops in Popular Genre Writing\', \'Structure and Style\', \'Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers\', "Writers\' Workshop"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
We 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.
Interviews
We 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.
Prior learning
Applicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University\'s policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning. Contact the faculty office for further information.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (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
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months