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PostgraduateMSc

Creative Writing

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£20,540Per Year (Intl)
£8,030Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Creative Writing at Edinburgh Napier University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. If you want to make a career in writing, this course is for you. You already have talent and ideas, we'll add the expertise you need to approach your chosen market with confidence, originality and skill. No ambitions are out of bounds: we love commercial genre fiction and literary experiments equally. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Narrative Craft and Long-Form Fiction
Genre Writing: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Crime
Horror and Thriller Writing
Young Adult and Children's Literature
Writing for Graphic Narratives
Experimental and Literary Practice
Professional Writing Practice and Development
Editorial Mentoring and Publishing Industry
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic77777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,540

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,540

Home Student Fee

£8,030

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University offers Creative Writing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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