Creative Writing (Non-fiction)
City University of LondonProgram Overview
The Creative Writing (Non-fiction) at City University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 (Non-fiction) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing (Non-fiction) 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
- Experiments in writing (non-fiction)
- Literary criticism (non-fiction)
- Own book
- The publishing industry (non-fiction)
- Teaching is based around a mix of practical workshops, seminars and lectures. All this is supported by one-to-one tutorials and by independent study: notably reading and preparing presentations on set texts and performing set writing exercises. As the course progresses, the emphasis shifts to independent study and is supported by workshops and one-to-one tutorials.
- Central to all three Creative Writing MA courses is the requirement to finish a full-length novel, memoir, play or screenplay. The course culminates in a showcase of your work to an audience of industry professionals and other interested parties.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You will normally have a UK Honours degree (in any subject) or the overseas equivalent. But successful completion of a certificate course in creative writing, or a professional qualification, or relevant experience may also be acceptable. The prime criteria are proven ability and commitment.
- You will need to submit 5,000 words of nonfiction and may need to attend an interview as part of the application process. (Overseas applicants may be interviewed by telephone.)
- For students whose first language is not English an IELTS score of at least 7.0 is required (with 7.0 in the writing component).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City University of London 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.
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
