Creative Writing MA

University of Derby

This programme offers you a range of opportunities to learn, research and workshop different approaches to creative writing and critically reflect on your practice. The course will develop your creative writing be that in prose, poetry, life writing, creative non-fiction, script-writing for films, plays or video games or any combination of the above and more! In addition, we offer industry-focused pathways:Creative Writing for Gaming focuses on script and narrative design in a variety of games (such as role playing games and video games).Creative Writing with Publishing enables students to work on book production by taking modules from our MA in Publishing. The degree has a strong focus on employability. Students get the opportunity to pitch their work to a literary agent. Plus they receive advice from experienced writers including guidance on contracts and tax, the business of publishing and how to run a workshop. The course gives all students the opportunity to undertake arranged work experience in the arts or in communication. The teaching takes a variety of forms, preparing you for the creative, intellectual and practical challenges of working as a writer You are taught by lectures, tutor-led seminars and workshops, where students reflect on critical approaches to literature or create and share work in response to briefs and exercises. Guest speakers enrich student experience by adding their knowledge and insights to industry-focused modules.

Department of Media and Performing Arts