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PostgraduateMaster of Fine Arts

Creative Writing

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£10,600Per Year (Intl)
£1,767Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MFA (PG) Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. At the heart of the Manchester Writing School are our masters programmes in Creative Writing, available to study on campus in Manchester, City of Literature, or from anywhere in the world as part of our dynamic international online distance learning community. On our Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programme, you will explore and practice techniques and styles of modern and contemporary writing and apply these through the development of your own complete book or script. You will specialise in one of the following routes: Novel (including Short Fiction), Poetry, Writing for Children & Young Adults... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Fiction and Narrative Technique
Poetry: Form
Voice and Innovation
Writing for Performance: Stage and Screen
Children's and Young Adult Literature
Creative Non-Fiction: Narrative and Truth
Publishing
Authorship and the Literary Industries
Sustained Creative Project Development
Critical Contexts for Modern Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£31,800

Home Student Fee

£1,767

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

85%Working
15%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

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