MACreative Writing: First Novel
| Study location | United Kingdom, Twickenham |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 Year |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. We require 5,000 words prose in the first instance and a synopsis idea for a novel. The tutors will then assess the work and if at the required level will offer an interview. Those who are successful at interview are welcome to then formally apply. The individual journey that you want to take is important and so that we can meet expectations candidates will be selected by interview and primarily on the strength of their work. This is a particularly focused degree and we are looking for candidates who have written in short form but never attempted a novel, or who have written a work of novel-length but want to start again and improve their working practice. |
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Overview
Our Creative Writing: First Novel master’s degree works with a very small cohort. This means you’ll receive one-to-one tuition on a far more regular basis compared to many other Creative Writing postgraduate courses. Here, you will be personally guided through the journey of your first draft, rather than being another student at the back of a large class.
Teaching is practical and focused on developing the tools needed for the production of a first novel draft. No short stories, no poetry, no screenplay, just your novel.
Your novel deserves a tutor that understands all – not just some of its parts – and you deserve a tutor who will coach not just the first draft of your novel, but also the development of your creative process.
Career opportunities
Some of our graduates go on to write full-time or apply to PhD programmes. Others work in publishing, teaching, journalism and a wide range of careers.
The transferable skills of being able to critically evaluate and articulate ideas as well as the ability to write well are relevant skills for any sector.
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