Creative and Critical Writing MA
University of GloucestershireFrancis Close Hall, Cheltenham
Course overview
Choose your own path through the course, focusing either on creative or literary critical writing, or a combination of both. You’ll work with practising authors, poets, and playwrights – as well as leaders in the field of literary criticism – to develop your own distinctive voice. You’ll develop as a writer, not only in the classroom, but in the world, and you’ll be advised on the routes you can take to publication.
Modules with a more academic focus allow you to engage with literary theory and
Key highlights
- Flexible pathway focusing on creative writing, literary criticism, or both
- Taught by practising authors, poets and playwrights
- Learn from leaders in the field of literary criticism
- Guidance on routes to publication for your writing
- Academic modules engaging with literary theory
Entry requirements
- IELTS — IELTS 6.0 EU and international students need IELTS 6.
Scholarships
Alumni Award
15% discount off the course tuition fee.
Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Author
- Poet
- Playwright
- Editor
- Literary critic
- Copywriter
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,270 | International: £9,270
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 Gloucestershire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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