MA Creative Writing Prose Fiction

The MA Creative Writing Prose Fiction postgraduate course at the University of East Anglia is a unique opportunity for students to develop their writing skills and understanding of the craft in an esteemed literary environment. This full-time, two-year program has a solid reputation for transforming student potential into the reality of becoming a published author.Course Content: The program offers an intensive immersion in the study of writing prose fiction. There are workshops, lectures, and supervisions by renowned writers of fiction. The course emphasises the importance of constructive criticism, which students learn to apply in writing workshops. Students are expected to complete a full-length novel by the end of the year, using the one-to-one tutorial guidance provided.Key Modules: The course is composed of three modules. The first, 'Prose Fiction Workshop', is a year-long module focusing on narrative technique, voice, character, and other aspects of fiction writing. In the second module 'The Art of Short Fiction', students will explore the complexities and potential of the short story. The final module is 'Writing a Novel', where students create, under the guidance of a tutor, their full-length novel.Future Careers: The course prepares students for careers in writing, publishing, journalism, broadcasting, and teaching. Several graduates have become acclaimed authors with successful careers in writing, while others have found work in publishing houses, magazines, and literary agencies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.