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MA Creative Writing (Canterbury)

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    MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

Have you got a story to tell? Our MA in Creative Writing will help you develop your creative writing practice, experiment with a variety of forms, and discover your voice. Find out how to make your way in the world as a writer, exploring your creative potential in a supportive and well-resourced environment.

This challenging, practice-based course will lift you as a writer, offering you a unique approach emphasising innovation and experimentation, and encouraging you to develop your best and most authentic work. You will graduate with the skills required for professional practice in the creative writing industry.

Why study Creative Writing at Kent

  • A wide range of expertise: Teaching is delivered by practising, award-winning writers with a wide range of experience. We bring expertise in the industry to our teaching and research.
  • Make your voice heard: Be at the forefront of debate in our lively, confident, and engaged research community
  • Join a new generation of critical thinkers: Develop your own critique of a culture in crisis and sharpen your critical language
  • A vibrant academic community: Join a lively, diverse community committed to high-quality literary fiction and exciting contemporary poetry.
  • Share your work: Join regular open mic nights, or get involved in Canterbury’s lively poetry scene. You can publish your work in the biannual Kent Review.

Entry Requirements

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or substantial creative writing experience. You are required to submit a sample of your creative writing, and this will be the most significant factor in admissions decisions. Applicants may be called to interview.

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Student Destinations

Many career paths can benefit from the writing and analytical skills that you develop as a postgraduate student in the School of English. Our students have gone on to work in academia, journalism, broadcasting and media, publishing, writing and teaching; as well as more general areas such as banking, marketing analysis and project management.

Module Details

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