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Postgraduate degrees in Creative Writing

MA Creative Writing

The MA takes three forms, all of which share common academic and creative objectives:

  • the campus MA - full-time
  • the campus MA - part-time
  • the distance learning MA - part-time

Our full-time campus MA course runs every year, and the part-time campus MA enrols in odd calendar years.  Find out more»

Our distance learning MA enrols every year (there are two overlapping cohorts with 20 students in each). Find out more»

PhD Creative Writing

The PhD in Creative Writing can be undertaken as:

  • a full-time attending student
  • a part-time attending student
  • a distance learning student

All models of study involve close supervision by one or more expert supervisors. Find out more»

We offer:

  • The freedom to work in your chosen literary form with a strong personal connection to your tutors.
  • A challenging, disciplined, and innovative learning environment with strong UK and international connections.
  • Expert individual or small-group tuition delivered by experienced tutors in an atmosphere of mutual support and enquiry.
  • Visits from industry professionals, including writers, editors and publishers.

Reading Groups

Contemporary Gothic reading group

Long Poem reading group

Salon reading group

Find out more about our events

Student Journals

Cake publishes poetry, flash fiction and reviews with work from established poets and newcomers alike. Go to Cake»

Share research and make connections with other researchers. Go to the Luminary»

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