Creative Writing MA
Leeds Trinity UniversityLeeds Trinity University, Main Campus (Horsforth)
Course overview
The MA Creative Writing course at Leeds Trinity aims to develop your writing skills in either prose or poetry, as well as fostering your creative and critical reading., What do you want to write? Whatever mode or genre you wish to explore, this MA is structured in order to help you to become the writer you want to be. Taught by internationally-renowned writers, this MA is designed to be as creative and practical as possible within the academic requirements of a postgraduate programme.
Our MA students are a diverse group, from recent graduates looking to enhance their professional qualifications in preparation for a career involving writing, to experienced write
Key highlights
- Develop your writing in either prose or poetry
- Taught by internationally renowned writers
- Builds creative and critical reading alongside your own writing
- Designed to be as creative and practical as possible
- Explore whichever mode or genre you wish to write
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include Creative Writing, English
- Additional condition: interview — Places will be offered subject to an informal interview.
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Leeds Trinity; or above
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
All Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Provider-led, School Direct or SCITT courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Author
- Poet
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Content writer
- Creative writing tutor
Cost of study
UK/Home: See leedstrinity.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance | International: £12,000 per year
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 Leeds Trinity University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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