Program Overview
The Creative Writing at Keele 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 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Keele, 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
The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods, as well as student voice. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.
Compulsory modules
The Working Writer: Practices and Contexts (30 credits)
This module introduces you to the idea that there are always current and emerging themes and trends in contemporary writing and explores to what extent your own practice might be affected by this. You will study alongside your fellow writers from other disciplines (poets, fiction writers, screen and scriptwriters) to consider the question 'what is contemporary?' in your field of writing, and how this compares with other forms of creative practice. As a 'working writer', it is also important to have some understanding of how the world of publishing is affected by these issues.
Research Methods in the Humanities, Media, and Creative Arts (15 credits)
This interdisciplinary module equips you with the skills that you need to conduct advanced research in your discipline. Taught by staff from across the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the module introduces you to concepts that are integral to successful research: research ethics, diversity in research, research methods, bibliographic and information skills, writing and performing for different audiences, managing large research projects, applying for research funding, and more!
Workshops and Masterclasses (30 credits)
Working writers have always sought out ways of getting inspiration for new work from peers and mentors, and testing that work in a variety of feedback, review and editing strategies. The Workshops and Masterclasses module offers you a broader insight into how these different strategies work and provides an extensive range of opportunities to generate and shape your writing under the guidance of, and in collaboration with, a range of writers who have something to teach you.
Reflective Practice in the Humanities, Media, and Creative Arts (15 credits)
In this research training module you will be exposed to a variety of approaches to Humanities research, and you will be encouraged to reflect on how those approaches might enhance your own research. What are the Humanities? Who are they for?
Optional modules
Please note:
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 Lower 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).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Keele 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 Keele University
Keele University
Keele, United Kingdom
Keele University 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 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months