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PostgraduateMA

Creative Writing

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,400Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. About this course The MA in Creative Writing is a stimulating course designed to prepare you for a career as a professional writer. You will develop advanced skills and become an expert in up to five areas of contemporary writing: fiction, scriptwriting, creative non-fiction, writing for young people, and poetry. The programme encourages you to think deeply and critically about your work in a supportive environment, challenging your preconceptions about the genres you wish to pursue. International tuition fees are £25,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Fiction Writing
Scriptwriting for Screen and Stage
Creative Non-Fiction and Memoir
Poetry Workshop and Analysis
Writing for Young People
Critical Approaches to Contemporary Literature
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Major Creative Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.566.56.56
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,400

Home Student Fee

£9,250

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

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Southampton

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

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