Have the opportunity to study with leading contemporary authors. Gain a firm grounding in style and technique. Learn critical thinking and the ability to be your own best editor. Learn the importance of broad and well-informed reading in the development of an original ‘voice’. Develop an awareness of creative industry norms in publication and networking.
Which department am I in?
English
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£27,200.00 (29,63,609)
per year
Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2026
Venue
University of St Andrews
College Gate,
St. Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9AJ, Scotland, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. However, a candidate who demonstrates outstanding writing abilities may be accepted on the basis of an equivalent qualification (for example, a body of published work or a relevant professional qualification), but such cases are entirely at the discretion of staff and require decanal approval.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.