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PostgraduateMA

Creative Writing

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Creative Writing at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study creative writing at York? Develop your creative writing skills whilst analysing the critical histories that influence them. From poetry to prose fiction, or screenwriting to playwriting, you can write your own creative journey. You'll join a vibrant creative community, filled with experts in literature and the creative industries. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Poetry Workshop
Prose Fiction and Narrative Theory
Screenwriting and Dramatic Adaptation
Performance Texts and Playwriting
Critical Histories of Literary Form
Contemporary Publishing and Print Culture
Creative Writing Research Methods
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,900

Home Student Fee

£12,000

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

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

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

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
22,345+Students
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