Study Creative Writing (MLitt) at University of St Andrews in the UK, English

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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 (US$ 35,127) 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.