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PostgraduateMA

Creative Writing (F71)

Open University
None, Unknown
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2 yearsDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Creative Writing (F71) at Open University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This qualification is an opportunity to develop your skills as a writer in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and scriptwriting for film, radio and the stage. You'll be able to write in a genre of your choice and experiment with at least one other through practical and inspiring activities. You'll also hone your practice through sharing, reading and critiquing the writing of your peers in online forums. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Fiction Writing
Poetry Composition and Critique
Creative Nonfiction Practice
Screenwriting for Film and Television
Dramatic Writing for Stage and Radio
Critical Reading and Literary Analysis
Professional Writing Portfolio Development
Postgraduate Creative Writing Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,000

Home Student Fee

£12,500

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

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£8,500£19,500£49,000
5 years£7,000£19,000£26,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01 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
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01 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.

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