Creative Writing: Writing and Publishing Fiction MA
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
Our MA in Creative Writing: Writing and Publishing Fiction is a stimulating and rewarding course designed to help you develop the craft of excellent writing, enable you to produce original fiction, and equip you with the knowledge to get it published.
Key highlights
- Develops the craft of writing excellent original fiction
- Covers the knowledge needed to get fiction published
- Focuses on producing your own original fiction
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- Additional condition: interview — Admission to the course is subject to an acceptable entry qualification profile and in some instances, a sample of creative writing (fiction) and an interview.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Novelist
- Fiction writer
- Editorial assistant
- Literary agent assistant
- Copywriter
- Creative writing tutor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £15,500 (2026/27) — More on International fees
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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