Program Overview
The Literature and Creative Writing at Aberystwyth 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 Literature and 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 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literature and 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
- [\'Research Skills\', \'Writing and Publication\', \'Writing Fiction: Methods and Techniques\', \'Writing Poetry: Rhymes and Reasons\', \'Writing Fiction: Wider Explorations\', \'Writing Poetry: Modes in Contemporary Poetry\', \'City, Court and Country in Renaissance Drama\', \'Ethnic American Literature and Cultural Memory\', \'Women, Fiction and Female Community: From Cavendish to Wollestonecraft\', \'Medieval and Renaissance Lives\', \'Postmodern Genres\', "Romanticism\'s Radical Cultures, 1789- 1823", \'Women Writing Wales, 1650 - Present Day\', \'Dissertation or Writing Portfolio\', \'\xc2\xb7 If you want comprehensive training in methods of creative writing\', \'\xc2\xb7 If you want to develop your critical faculties in the context of literary studies\', \'\xc2\xb7 If you are looking for a detailed and constructive critique of your work\', \'\xc2\xb7 If you want to inform your creative choices with a sophisticated understanding of literary theory\']
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).
The minimum basic entry requirement for the MA is normally an Honours Degree (Class 2 Division 1) or equivalent in English Literature, Creative Writing, or a related discipline. Applicants for the Creative Writing MA also need to submit a portfolio of recent written work in any genre.
Candidates who do not meet this standard will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In such circumstances, candidates will normally be interviewed as part of the application process.
Prospective MA students should ensure that they have arranged with referees for their references to be available as required.
English Language requirements: Unless we have direct evidence of your graduate-level competence in English, the Department requires that non-native English speakers take an IELTS and achieve a score of 7.0 or a TOEFL Essay Rating of 5.0.
Deadlines for Masters Applications
We accept applications for the Masters programmes throughout the year, but please note that should you wish to be considered for certain bursaries, scholarships or grants your application might have to be in before the respective deadline.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Established in 1872 as the first university in Wales, Aberystwyth University is a public research institution located on the scenic west coast of Wales. It is highly regarded for its teaching...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months