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MLitt Creative Writing

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    MLitt One year full time

Course Description

The MLitt in Creative Writing is a one-year taught programme run by the School of English. The course consists of two semesters with taught components followed by an individual creative writing project taking place over the whole year, but with particular focus during the last three months.

Highlights

  • have the opportunity to study with leading contemporary authors
  • gain a firm grounding in style and technique
  • learning critical thinking and the ability to be your own best editor
  • learn the importance of broad and well-informed reading in the development of an original ‘voice’
  • develop an awareness of creative industry norms in publication and networking.

Teaching format

Teaching methods include seminars, workshops and individual tutorials.

Class sizes typically range from three to ten students, ensuring high levels of individual attention.

Modules are assessed through coursework essays, original writing and the final dissertation. The School of English prides itself on its support of student work through detailed feedback and commentary.

Further particulars regarding curriculum development.

Entry Requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. However, a candidate who demonstrates outstanding writing abilities may be accepted on the basis of an equivalent qualification (for example, a body of published worka relevant professional qualification), but such cases are entirely at the discretion of staff and require decanal approval.

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