Program Overview
The Creative Writing - The Novel at Brunel University London 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 - The Novel 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 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing - The Novel 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
- Theories of Practice
- Screenwriting
- Feature journalism
- History of the Novel
- Exploring Poetry
- Elements of Fiction
- Planning a Novel
- Paths to Publication
- Writers at Work
- Features and Screenwriting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
This is a Master\'s course designed to prepare you for a career as a professional writer.
A UK first or second class (2:1) UK honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification. Other qualifications and relevant professional or practical experience will be assessed on an individual basis.
- A UK second class (2:2) UK honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification. Other qualifications and relevant professional or practical experience will be assessed on an individual basis.
- Usually, applicants to this programme who do not have a degree in English or Creative Writing have taken courses such as those offered by the\xc2\xa0Open University\xc2\xa0or the\xc2\xa0Arvon Foundation\xc2\xa0or have attended private writing workshops. You should be able to show that you have developed your writing and your understanding of literature through private study.
- A sample of your fiction writing between two and five thousand words which you feel demonstrates appropriate ability and commitment will be required at application stage.
- Applicants may be invited to an interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brunel University 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.
About Brunel University London
Brunel University London
Uxbridge, London
Brunel University of London (BUL) is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It is named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Victorian engineer and pioneer of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months