Creative Writing
MA (PG)
Edge Hill University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This is a programme for practising writers who wish to improve their craft, learn about contemporary forms of writing and continue to reflect on their progress. This is both in terms of a distinctive philosophy of writing and in terms of the practicalities of making creative work public.
You should have some experience of writing fiction, poetry or prose (although there is not a requirement for this work to have been published), or scriptwriting, and wish to further your skills within the academic context of creative writing as an academic discipline. You will work with a core team of professional writers and other professionals to develop your creative work and nurture an understanding about the nature of your continuing creativity, aiming towards producing a final manuscript for possible publication.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Creative Writing, MA (PG), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
To join this MA, you should have a degree equivalent to UK second class honours (2:2 or above) or a degree with additional academic support, such as a diploma or comparable qualification, in a professional field. Academic training in an arts subject is an advantage but a commitment to writing as a practice (at whatever stage in a writing career) is more important. A general willingness to participate and be self-critical and analytical is also important. A key part of the entry process is the presentation of a portfolio of your creative work (5,000 words of fiction or a group of 10-15 poems).
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Writing MA (PG)
| England UK | £39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £39 | |
| Scotland | £39 | |
| Wales | £39 |
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 Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University is located in Ormskirk, in North East England. EHU was established in 1885 with the mission to create opportunity from knowledge. The university's commitment to providing the best possible employment opportunities for its students is reflected in their Creative Edge facility, a modern and stylish hub where collaborating businesses work on projects with students, and conduct their recruiting activity. There are extensive options for transportation here, with rail connections via Liverpool and Preston, and the Edge Link Bus which comes every 20 minutes.
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Student composition of Edge Hill University
- undergraduates:
- 9965
- postgraduates:
- 1920
- Total:
- 11885
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