Program Overview
The Fine Arts - Creative Writing at University of Surrey is a Master programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Fine Arts - 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Guildford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fine Arts - Creative Writing programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Creative Writing Workshop
- Literary Scholarship and Creativity
- Research Skills
- Advanced Studies in 19th-Century Literature and Culture
- Advanced Studies in 20th and 21st-Century Literature and Culture
- Contemporary British and American Poetry
- Creative Identities
- Creative Non-Fiction
- Critical and Cultural Theory
- Found Materials and Poetry
- Genre Writing
- Humour in Literature
- Realism and its Critics
- Semester-long \x91Special Author\x92 Critical Studies and Creative Pieces
- Theorising Gender and Sexuality
- Translation and Creativity
- Realism and its Critics
- Beat Writing
- Narrative and the Body
- Found Materials
- Theorizing Gender and Sexuality
- Identity: Marketing and Communication in Practice
- Organisations and Written Communications
- Issues in Literary Translation
- Situated Professional Practice (Semester One)
- Creative Portfolio and MFA Thesis Critical Commentary (Both Semesters)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a first or 2.1 degree (or equivalent) and will be asked as part of the application procedure to provide a portfolio of creative material (5,000 words prose or equivalent). In exceptional cases, students with a proven commitment to creative writing but no first degree may also be admitted.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Surrey 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 University of Surrey
University of Surrey
Guildford, United Kingdom
University of Surrey 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 1 September 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months