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PostgraduateMA

Creative Writing and Publishing

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,400Per Year (Intl)
£10,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Creative Writing and Publishing at Anglia Ruskin University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Be both a creative writer and a publisher. Customise your studies and prepare yourself for work in these increasingly entwined growth industries. Whether you want to join the traditional publishing industry, establish your own small press or set up a single-author imprint for your own novels, this Masters degree will help you meet your ambitions. Taught in Cambridge, our MA is the only Creative Writing and Publishing course in the East of England and has been taken by many successful published writers. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Fiction Writing
Publishing Industry Practice and Digital Rights
Author Platforms and Publishing Economics
Contemporary Publishing Models
Creative Writing Workshop and Critique
Independent Publishing and Small Press Operations
Research Methods in Creative and Publishing Studies
Master's Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementStandard entry requirements Main A good honours degree, typically 2.2 or above (or equivalent), normally in a related subject. Applicants with professional experience are also encouraged to apply. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Important additional notes Our published entry requirements are

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,400

Home Student Fee

£10,300

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
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Anglia Ruskin University offers Creative Writing and Publishing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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