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De Montfort University · Postgraduate
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1 yearDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MA Creative Writing at De Montfort University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Creative Writing MA is a practice-led course, giving you the chance to develop your writing in chosen areas, or experiment with new forms and genres through exploratory writing and stimulating craft tasks and challenges. The course is designed to develop your writing practice in both research and professional contexts, including modules honing you craft, tackling practice research methodology, and your understanding of the industry. You will have the opportunity to graduate with an advanced understanding of your own writing practice, and how it sits in relation to the professional lands... International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Uniquely delivered in seven-week blocks
Rather than dividing your attention between parallel modules
Key features
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,800
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,800
Home Student Fee
£10,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £17,000 | £23,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £20,000 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £24,500 | £28,500 |
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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About De Montfort University
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