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PostgraduateMA

Creative Writing and the Writing Industries

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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1 yearDuration
£11,500Per Year (Intl)
£11,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MA Creative Writing and the Writing Industries allows graduates to refine and apply their writing skills in a range of genres, and gain a comprehensive knowledge of the writing industries, including publishing pathways, professional practices and cultural communications. The Creative Writing and the Writing Industries master's programme includes core creative writing modules alongside professional development: you will learn how these things relate to each other in the case of each individual; their writing, skills and aspirations. There are workshops on a range of genres in fiction, c... International tuition fees are £11,500 per year, home/UK fees are £11,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Creative Writing Practice
Publishing and the Contemporary Book Industry
Professional Writing for Heritage and Cultural Sectors
Genre Workshops: Fiction
Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction
Writing
Editing and Revision Strategies
Research Methods for Writers and Practitioners
The Writer in Professional Contexts
MA Dissertation in Creative Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,500

Home Student Fee

£11,500

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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