MLitt Creative Writing

The Creative Writing course at the University of Stirling offers an excellent opportunity for aspiring authors to develop their writing craft under the guidance of a team of internationally-recognised writers and academics. As part of the programme, students gain a broad set of skills and understanding of the literature of the twenty-first century, which allows them to find their unique voice and style. They will also benefit from listening to invited literary speakers from the world of contemporary writing. Course Content: The course comprises of two types of modules: compulsory and optional. Among the compulsory topics are 'Workshop', where students are asked to present examples of their own creative writing and 'Dissertation', a longer piece of creative work produced over the summer. The optional modules allow students to explore various areas of interest, offering courses such as 'The Writer and Popular Fiction' and 'The Writer and Place'. Key Modules: Key modules of this course include The Writer at Work: Styles and Techniques, The Writer and Innovation, The Writer and the Environment, The Writer and History, The Writer and Popular Fiction, The Writer and Place, Workshop, and Dissertation. Future Careers: Graduates in the Creative Writing programme at the University of Stirling have forged careers in writing, academia, publishing, teaching, media and arts administration, among others. The university also offers support to students in developing and enhancing particular interests within creative writing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.