Writing for Young People MA
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
A specialist creative writing MA for writers for children and young adults, taught by published authors.
- Taught by published children’s and young adult authors with a wealth of industry experience.
- Small-group workshops and one-to-one tutorials lie at the heart of this course.
- Over 70 alumni are now traditionally published authors.
This specialist creative writing MA is designed for writers for children, teenagers and young adults who aim to complete a novel, series of picture books or shorter stories for young children. Taught by published writers for children and young people and by publishing professionals, this practical course will help you refine your craft while learning about the interaction of creative and business considerations in the modern publishing industry.
This course is available both on campus and online so you can work in the way that suits you best.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Mphil / PhD
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- 7.0
- PGCE
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Most applicants will have an undergraduate degree however we're willing to look at applications from those with non-traditional academic or work backgrounds who meet the criteria summarised above.
It's not necessary to have a degree in English, Creative Writing or related disciplines; your engagement with children’s and Young Adult literature as a reader and writer is more important than the field of previous study.
Costs
Tuition Fees Writing for Young People MA
| England UK | £4528 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £4528 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £4528 | year 1 |
| Wales | £4528 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4528 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4528 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.
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Student composition of Bath Spa University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bath Spa University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7335
- postgraduates:
- 1285
- Total:
- 8620
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