Leeds Trinity University
Creative Writing MA
Leeds Trinity University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Creative Writing MA and other courses in Business Studies at Leeds Trinity University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
94 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £22000 £26500
25-75 percentile range £20500 - £25000 £18500 - £28500 £20500 - £35000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24744 £24519 £29065
25-75 percentile range £21563 - £29672 £18451 - £31994 £21461 - £39318

Course Description

What do you want to write? Whatever mode or genre you wish to explore, this MA is structured in order to help you to become the writer you want to be. Taught by internationally-renowned writers, this MA is designed to be as creative and practical as possible within the academic requirements of a postgraduate programme. Our MA students are a diverse group, from recent graduates looking to enhance their professional qualifications in preparation for a career involving writing, to experienced writers aspiring to have their work published or those looking to explore their passion for writing later in life. This MA puts the emphasis on “creative”, giving you plenty of time to write and incorporating a creative element into every module. The course aims to develop your writing skills in either prose or poetry, as well as fostering your creative and critical reading and exploring key issues relating to the publishing business. Individual modules help you to learn techniques from published works and put them into practice, and to bring your own work to a reading – and listening – public. Throughout, the focus is upon your development as a writer, and prose or poetry workshops, along with individual dissertation supervision, are designed to hone your writing skills in a supportive and stimulating critical environment. Being a "writer" generally involves a mixed portfolio of skills and attributes, and this MA provides a foundation that extends beyond the writing itself. You will meet agents, publishers, and other professionals – alongside our internationally published staff team – in order to help you to reach your potential as a writer, and also negotiate your first steps towards getting your work out into the world.

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.

Recognised by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) for the purpose of eligibility to register as a Professional Financial Accountant.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Creative Writing MA at Leeds Trinity University

35% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Alongside timetabled contact hours, full-time students should expect to spend 35 hours a week on guided independent work, reading and writing; part-time students should allow half of this. The workshop modules are assessed mainly on creative work, alongside an initial proposal and a reflective commentary; Reading as a Writer and Writing as a Profession are assessed on a portfolio of creative and critical work; and the Dissertation is assessed purely on creative work.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • All Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Master Degrees Journalism
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Creative Writing, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.

The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you.

An Honours degree (usually 2:1) in Creative Writing, English or a related subject and a personal portfolio of creative writing (2,000 words or equivalent).

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on their own merit. Places will be offered subject to an informal interview.

If English is not your first language, IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any component) or equivalent is the minimum requirement.

Costs

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.

University Rankings

Positions of Leeds Trinity University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Leeds Trinity University in related subject specific rankings.

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #28 
    • #32 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #65 
    • #78 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 6 university rankings of Leeds Trinity University

About Leeds Trinity University

Founded in 1966, Leeds Trinity University is located in the suburban and rural outskirts of the city of Leeds, six miles from the City Centre. It’s a small coeducational higher education institution with an enrollment range of roughly 3,500 students. This university prides itself on offering a personalised learning experience in which teachers know by your name, made possible by their favourable faculty to student ratio. A particular point of focus is getting their students into employment post-graduation, this is reflected in statistics showing that more than 97% of their graduates find work within 6 months of finishing their studies here.

List of 77 Bachelor and Master Courses from Leeds Trinity University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Leeds Trinity University

undergraduates:
8950
postgraduates:
625
Total:
9575
  • International Study at Leeds Trinity University
  • Abbie Holmes - My Leeds Trinity PGCE
  • Sadiya Salim Leeds Trinity University
  • Student Life socialising on campus
  • Welcome to Leeds Trinity

Where is this programme taught

Leeds Trinity University
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
English with Creative Writing MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen 79% 5% 10% £9250 £21900 £20800 177 Aberdeen On campus Full-time
English and Creative Writing MA (Hons) University of Dundee - - - £9250 £20900 - Dundee On campus Full-time
Creative Writing (Non-Fiction) MA University of East Anglia - - - £9975 £21200 - Norwich On campus Full-time
Creative Writing MA University of Portsmouth - - - £8200 £18100 - Portsmouth On campus Full-time
Creative Writing MLitt University of Aberdeen - - - £11100 £23800 - Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media MFA (PG) Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - - - £11550 £22050 - London On campus Full-time
MA Creative Writing MA University of Reading - - - £10800 £22350 - Reading On campus Full-time
Creative Writing MA Durham University - - - £11750 £24750 - Durham On campus Full-time
Creative Writing MA Bath Spa University - - - £9055 £17645 - Bath On campus Full-time
Art Writing MLitt Glasgow School of Art - - - £8820 £22679 - Glasgow On campus Part-time