Creative Writing

Course Overview

The MA Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course will help you develop your creative vision and writing abilities through a balanced programme of reading, analysis and writing workshops. You will be exposed to a range of contemporary writers of both prose and poetry, so that your own creative approach may be stimulated and develop in confidence and maturity. You will also engage in discussions about technique and undertake an exploration of the wider issues related to the practice of writing, such as the significance of genre and the mechanics of publication. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £15,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

You will receive individual tuition from the excellent Departmental staff, all of whom are published creative writers. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 7.0 in each component, or equivalent Back to the top Fees and Finance Course Fees: Funding: Funding opportunites may be available, please check our funding calculator for details

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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