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MA Creative Writing

UK

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What will I learn?

What does it take to be a professional writer in the twenty-first century? As a writer with some experience, you’ll work with our team of professional writers and other creative professionals to refine your skills.

We’ll help you develop your own philosophy of writing as you improve your craft. You’ll study contemporary forms. You’ll learn to read as a working writer. You’ll try new techniques and explore the relationship between writing and society.

Your main focus will be working towards a final manuscript. You’ll develop a deep understanding of your creativity and your craft as you reflect on your progress.

Uncover the hidden workings of the literary industry. Discover how to submit a piece to publication and prepare for a writer’s life on our MA Creative Writing.

Your future career

What can you do with a Masters degree in creative writing? Some of our graduates have gone straight into successful freelance writing careers. Others have found rewarding roles in publishing, content creation, and teaching. Positions they hold include:

  • editorial and publication manager
  • creative writing tutor
  • senior editor
  • content creator

Our students have gone on to work for high-profile publishers. We have alumni at Oxford University Press, Heroic Publishers, DC Thomson Media, and Comma Press.

You’ll also find our alumni working at local colleges and schools, the NHS Leadership Academy and in content roles in the digital industries. While pursuing these careers, they continue to develop their portfolios.

Your future and employability matter to us. We flag writing competitions in our creative writing newsletter. You could also enter the Dame Janet Suzman Playwright award like Hywel Wilkie (alumni and winner 2018). He now has a seed commission as one of Liverpool Everyman’s Young Writers.

Which department am I in?

Creative Writing

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£16,500.00 (US$ 21,387) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Edge Hill University

St Helens Road,

Ormskirk,

Lancashire,

L39 4QP, England

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University was named Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

  • Graduate employment rate of 95.6 percent within 15 months
  • Top three in the North West for student satisfaction
  • Brand-new GBP 8.5 million students’ union in 2024
  • Scholarships and bursaries available

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