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Master of Arts in Creative Writing University of Derby - Derby Campus University of Derby - Derby Campus, UK

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GBP 17500

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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81

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This practice-based taught MA is designed to develop, hone and extend your writing. It will help prepare you for a successful career as a writer or as an arts professional.

  • 100% of students said that they were overall satisfied with this course, according to the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2021
  • The programme offers you a range of tutor and peer-led opportunities to produce new writing and critically reflect on that practice. We focus on the expressive potential and persuasive power of language whilst encouraging you to critically explore texts and their relationship to the world.
  • The course will develop writing; be that in prose, poetry, life writing, creative non-fiction, script-writing or in combination or discussion across these forms. In addition, two industry-specific pathways have been developed to focus on employability in specific sectors:
    • Creative Writing for Gaming focuses on script and narrative design in digital games.
    • Creative Writing with Publishing allows students to work on the production of books by taking two modules from our successful and well-regarded MA Publishing.
  • The degree without a specialist pathway maintains a strong focus on employability. Everyone gets the opportunity to pitch their work one-to-one to a literary agent. Furthermore, all students receive advice and guidance from working writers who will take you through contracts and tax, the business of publishing and how to run a workshop.
  • The course gives all students the opportunity to undertake arranged work experience in the arts or in communication. Graduates leave this MA with a portfolio of their own writing, prepared for a career as arts professionals (including but not limited to publication) and progression to doctoral level study.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    81 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17500

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10224 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Our scholarships and discounts

    View our available scholarships and discounts for the January 2026, September 2026 and January 2027 intakes. Successful scholarship applicants will be contacted via email to confirm their award.

    Eligibility Criteria: 

    1. You must be a self-funding Overseas fee paying student.
    2. Studying a full-time taught/MRes programme at a UK Derby Campus/Site.
    3. Starting your studies in January 2026, September 2026 or January 2027.
    4. You must successfully meet any conditions set for entry onto the programme. 

    Terms, Conditions and Exclusions:? 

    1. The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship can be combined with the Full Payment Discount of £1,000 GBP if you meet the criteria for the full payment discount.
    2. The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship is only for the first year of your studies.
    3. Accelerated programmes and PhD/MPhil Programmes are not eligible for the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship.
    4. Candidates who are fully sponsored by a third party will not be entitled to the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship.
    5. If a student meets the eligibility criteria, the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship will be stated on the CAS letter and deducted from the full tuition fee.
    6. If you are eligible for the Vice Chancellors’ Scholarship and the Alumni discount you will only be offered whichever holds the greater value.
    7. ?If a student meets the eligibility criteria, the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship will be awarded automatically upon enrolment, no application is required.
    8. Students who qualify for other scholarships such as British Council GREAT Scholarship, Chevening and Commonwealth or any other government scholarship will not be eligible for the for the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship.
    9. If your circumstances change and you do not meet the eligibility criteria or the terms, conditions and exclusions set out, you will automatically become ineligible for the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship. 

    ?Please note that all students are required to comply with, and are bound by, the University’s Student Regulations and Procedures, including the Student Code of Conduct. If a student is removed from the course for failing to comply with the Student Regulations and Procedures, they may be required to pay the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship back in full.

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount. If full payment is received prior to issuing your CAS, we will adjust the remaining fees that you need to show your financial requirements accordingly. Terms and Conditions apply.

     

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