MA Creative Writing

The MA in Creative Writing at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a course that helps students develop their ability to approach writing as a professional. The program teaches students to approach writing in a disciplined and professional way by encouraging them to think critically about their work.Course Content: The program includes creative workshops, theory modules, and a Major Project. The creative workshops allow students to experiment with a variety of forms and genres, including novels, short story collections, children’s fiction, and creative nonfiction. The theory modules expose students to a wide range of contemporary literature and encourage them to think critically about their own work in relation to this. The Major Project involves the writing of a 16,000-word major project, which will include an accompanying 3,000-word critical commentary.Key Modules: Modules include Metaphor and the Mind (Theory), Creative & Professional Development: From Concept to Publication (Workshop), and Short Story (Workshop). There are also optional modules such as Women and Power in Contemporary Writing (Theory), Race and the Suburban Narrative (Theory), and Writing for Young People (Workshop).Future Careers: Completion of this course will open up opportunities in publishing, editing, journalism, copywriting, teaching, and professional writing. Also, the skills gained from this program have helped many of our previous graduates to secure writing or writing-related posts. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.