Creative Writing MFA (PG)
University of St Andrews
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Creative Writing MFA (PG) and other courses in French Studies at University of St Andrews for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in French Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in languages and area studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of French 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 | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £26500 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £21000 - £33500 | £24500 - £40500 |
All languages and area studies courses of University of St Andrews
Salary of all UK Graduates of languages and area studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25685 | £24230 | £28872 |
25-75 percentile range | £22588 - £29552 | £19051 - £31226 | £21948 - £38644 |
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Course Description
The MLitt in Creative Writing develops original work while providing critical and creative study in either poetry or prose. The MLitt offers practice-based, technically and creatively oriented tuition by leading contemporary authors with an emphasis on the development of individual style, and the goal of literary excellence.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Creative Writing MFA (PG) at University of St Andrews
25% | Skilled trades occupations |
15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Engineering professionals |
0% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for French Studies
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- 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 work or a relevant professional qualification), but such cases are entirely at the discretion of staff and require decanal approval.
- If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements.
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 University of St Andrews in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of St Andrews in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is located in the historic county of Fife, Scotland. Teaching at this institution began in the year of 1410, making it one of the oldest universities not just in Scotland, but also in the English-speaking world. St Andrews has repeatedly been ranked among the top universities in the United Kingdom by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, ensuring prospective students that they can expect an experience that satisfies their desire to learn and excel.
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Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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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 |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023