Course Overview
The MSt Creative Writing at University of Cambridge is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. We designed the Master of Studies (MSt) in Creative Writing for those who wish to further their creative writing skills. If you have experience in writing prose, poetry or scripts and wish to take your creative work to the next level, this could be the course for you. You can choose to join the course on one of 4 pathways: - fiction - poetry - creative non-fiction - multi-disciplinary We teach the course part time over 2 years. International tuition fees are £32,436 per year, home/UK fees are £20,592 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | We welcome applications from students with a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. As part of our admissions process, you’ll need to meet certain requirements and make sure you’re able to attend |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,436
per year
Home Student Fee
£20,592
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,500 | £30,000 | £33,500 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £39,500 | £54,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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