MA Contemporary Writing (Online) January start
University of Greater ManchesterUniversity of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
This MA Contemporary Writing offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of literature, exploring cutting-edge issues, from race and gender to sustainability and posthumanism. Students choose either the Creative or the Critical Pathway, developing a portfolio of scholarly or creative writing (fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, scriptwriting), culminating in a specialist dissertation project. Our flexible delivery model will enable you to study around your existing commitments.
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary study of literature exploring race, gender, sustainability and posthumanism
- Choice of Creative or Critical Pathway to suit your interests
- Build a portfolio across fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction or scriptwriting
- Culminates in a specialist dissertation project
- Flexible online delivery designed around existing work and personal commitments
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent)
Scholarships
Bursaries for Further Education (FE) Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programmes
For Computing, Mathematics, Science, Engineering - £31,000; Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - £15,000; English - £10,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Writer
- Editor
- Copywriter
- Content writer
- Publishing assistant
- Literary journalist
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Greater Manchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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