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PostgraduateMA

Creative Writing

University of Greenwich
Greenwich, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,700Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Creative Writing at University of Greenwich is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Greenwich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Study and produce creative texts in every genre, explore the latest innovative writing, and learn about cultural contexts, research methods and creative industries within the heart of London. In this creative writing master's, you will be guided by expert writers through each of the core genres of prose fiction, poetry, scriptwriting and creative non-fiction. You’ll be able to experiment with topics, styles, forms and hybrids, leading to a substantial portfolio of original creative work. Among our innovative approaches to imaginative writing, we encourage students to explore links betw... International tuition fees are £18,700 per year, home/UK fees are £11,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Prose Fiction Workshop
Contemporary Poetry: Theory and Practice
Scriptwriting for Stage and Screen
Creative Non-Fiction and Memoir
Research Methods in Creative Writing
Writing Across Disciplines: Interdisciplinary Practice
The Creative Industries and Publishing Landscape
MA Creative Writing Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant Humanities or Social Science subject.Other subject areas may also be considered. For more information, use our

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,700

Home Student Fee

£11,800

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greenwich

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£27,000£34,000
3 years£17,500£24,000£28,500
5 years£21,500£28,000£36,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19 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

60%Working
11%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-01 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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Greenwich Progression Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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International Scholarship Award

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
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Chevening Scholarships

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

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David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Commuter Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

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

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