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Master of Arts - Creative Writing (Professional Placement)

Birmingham City University (BCU)

Birmingham campus — Birmingham, West 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 20,865
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 is designed to support the development of students as novelists, poets, scriptwriters, or non-fiction authors. The course is delivered by established writers and is enhanced by guest seminars and masterclasses from visiting authors, editors, and agents through the Institute of Creative and Critical Writing. The programme enables students to develop their writing across a range of forms, including fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and creative non-fiction. It encourages continuous learning and the refinement of creative practice, helping students strengthen their imagination, expand their literary knowledge, and develop critical awareness as independent writers. Students build and refine their skills within an environment that supports creative experimentation. The course is based on the principle that writers benefit from professional-style training similar to that of other creative disciplines, and it fosters connections with the wider creative industries. Opportunities are provided to explore new forms of writing under specialist guidance, while engagement with external organisations strengthens links to the literary and cultural sector. These include partnerships and connections with Writing West Midlands, the Birmingham Literature Festival, the National Writers’ Conference, Verve Poetry Festival, The Emma Press, and Poetry Birmingham Literary Journal. The programme reflects a strong commitment to the role of literary arts in cultural and civic life.
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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 20,865
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

Birmingham campus

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

4 Cardigan Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The Birmingham City University offers a range of subjects and specialisms across six Schools – Arts; Business; Law and Social Sciences; Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering; Life and Health Sciences; and Nursing and Midwifery – as well as the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The university’s early history can be traced back to 1843 with the founding of the Birmingham Society of Arts and School of Design. Over time, five individual colleges were brought together to form The City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971, which later became Birmingham City University. With around 31...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.