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PostgraduateMLitt

Creative Writing

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£23,550Per Year (Intl)
£10,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MLitt Creative Writing at University of Strathclyde is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course is designed across three semesters, with each class intended to develop not just the skills aspiring writers need, but the right skills at the right stage in their development. The structure of the MLitt gives writers the freedom to pursue their chosen forms and genres in terms of their creative work, while providing guidance and support in an academic context too. The staff team aim for a collegiate, supportive atmosphere – we aren’t just a writing course, we’re a writing community. International tuition fees are £23,550 per year, home/UK fees are £10,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Creative Writing Practice
Fiction Workshop: Contemporary Narratives
Poetry and Poetic Form
Screenwriting for Stage and Screen
Creative Non-Fiction and Memoir
Historical Fiction and World-Building
Research Methods for Creative Writers
Postgraduate Creative Writing Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements This course adds diversity to your writing portfolio, while also developing core researcher skills in organisation, engagement and project management. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between Interdisciplinary English Studies or Creative Writing and the operations of a specific organisation working in a relevant field within Scotland Reflect critically on issues of language and communication, representation, and narrative within an organisation Articulate the t

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,550

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£23,550

Home Student Fee

£10,100

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

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Strathclyde

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

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