Study Details: MA 2 Years PT
The programme is designed to provide a supportive, thought-provoking and challenging environment for novelists to develop their skills, experiment with approaches to writing, reflect on their own work and that of other writers, learn about the industry and complete a novel to a high standard. It uses as its touchstone the experience of established writers. The advisory board includes the novelists Bernardine Evaristo, Maggie Gee, Nick Hornby, Doris Lessing, Michelle Magorian, Hilary Mantel, Sara Maitland, Val McDermid and Patrick Neate.
The programme encourages students to be ambitious and imaginative in their writing. No single genre, style or form is prescribed. Literary novels, crime novels, science fiction, comic novels, children’s novels… all are respected. The ethos is excellence and diversity – with an emphasis on recruiting students of different ages and from a wide range of backgrounds.
The programme is designed for writers with some experience who would like to complete a novel to high standard. Located within City University’s world-respected Department of Journalism, it shares the department’s commitment to excellence and professionalism. Using the experience of established novelists as its touchstone, the programme aims to create the optimum environment for students to experiment with and reflect on their practice, to learn about the industry and marketplace and to complete a novel to a high standard.
Applicants will usually have a Bachelor degree, in any subject. But successful completion of a certificate course in creative writing, or professional qualifications, or relevant experience may also be acceptable. The prime criteria are proven ability and commitment. Candidates will be required to submit a portfolio of their writing and to attend or (if overseas) to participate by telephone in an interview.
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