MA Creative Writing: First Novel

The MA Creative Writing: First Novel master's degree course at St Mary’s University is a unique program specifically designed for aspiring novelists. Focusing on the development and completion of a full-length novel, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to write exceptionally and enhance their storytelling capabilities.Course Content: This course covers a range of modules such as practical tools of writing, reading as a writer, a range of elective writing courses and a compulsory dissertation which involves writing a novel. Through these modules, students will explore different areas of writing and learn advanced writing techniques.Key Modules: The course comprises key modules such as Toolbox for Writers, Reading as a Writer, Elective Writing Project, and more importantly, Novel: Incubation, and Novel: Completion. Accreditations: St Mary’s University accreditation assures that the program meets the quality standards prescribed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Future Careers: The Creative Writing: First Novel course assists students in pursuing a writing career. Alumni have gone on to secure contracts for novels, plays and poetry, both before and after graduation. Many graduates also go into careers in publishing, teaching, journalism, and marketing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.