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Course Overview

What you'll study?

The course invites you to develop your writing strengths by providing a framework within which you can discuss your own and each other’s work.  At the heart of the course are small group workshops and a series of seminars by staff, visiting writers, publishers, and professors, including internationally acclaimed screenwriter William Ivory.  Other guest speakers have included David Almond, Alan Hollinghurst, Kathleen Jamie, Jackie Kay, Alan Jenkins, Alison Moore, Carrie Etter, David Lodge, Michèle Roberts, and Miranda Seymour.  Establishing important links with the publishing and editing industries, you will work closely with staff and visiting speakers to develop your work to an excellent standard.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A good honors degree (minimum 2.2); applications are primarily assessed on the quality of the writing sample and statement.
  • Submit a 3000-word creative writing sample OR c. 100 lines of poetry, OR an equivalent mixture of poetry and prose/script.
  • Evidence in a personal statement of a commitment to writing.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language you need to show us that your language skills are strong enough for intensive academic study. We usually ask for an IELTS test and we accept some alternative English language tests.

Fees

UK Student Fee

Home full-time: £7500

Home part-time: £3750

International Student Fee

Home full-time: £15500

Home part-time: £7750


This information was accurate on : 02/04/2021
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