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Master of Arts - Creative Writing

University of Derby

Derby — Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The MA Creative Writing programme provides a range of opportunities to explore, research, and workshop different approaches to creative writing while critically reflecting on practice. According to the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (2021), 100% of students reported overall satisfaction with the course. The programme supports the development of creative writing across multiple forms, including prose, poetry, life writing, creative non-fiction, and scriptwriting for films, plays, and video games. Industry-focused pathways include Creative Writing for Gaming, which focuses on script and narrative design for various game types, and Creative Writing with Publishing, which allows engagement with book production through modules from the MA in Publishing. The degree places a strong emphasis on employability, offering opportunities to pitch work to literary agents and receive guidance from experienced writers on contracts, taxation, publishing, and workshop management. Students also gain arranged work experience in the arts or communication sectors; in 2022/2023, opportunities included participation in the prestigious Writer’s Conference with Writing East Midlands. Graduates complete the MA with a portfolio of original writing, prepared for careers in the arts or for progression to doctoral-level study and teaching. Teaching employs a variety of formats to prepare students for the creative, intellectual, and practical challenges of a writing career. Instruction includes lectures, tutor-led seminars, and workshops where critical approaches to literature are explored, and creative work is developed and shared in response to briefs and exercises. Guest speakers contribute industry knowledge and insights to enhance the learning experience.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 17,500
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Derby

Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Kedleston Road

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The University of Derby is pushing the boundaries of knowledge to create a better, fairer, and more sustainable future for everyone. Their thriving community of researchers, professionals, and practitioners influence the creation of new knowledge by sharing their expertise. The university's students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and the university plays a key role in the communities of Derby and Derbyshire. Research lives in the University of Derby's classrooms. They explore, innovate, and discover solutions to the challenges facing all now and in the future – in the city, region, and...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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