Creative Writing

Portsmouth College

Bachelor's degree

In Portsmouth

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Portsmouth

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why take this course? This course encourages a lively environment where as a budding writer you can experiment, be imaginative and ambitious, as well as critically reflect on your practice. You will have the opportunity to write literary novels, historical fiction, crime, science fiction, children’s stories, as well as screenwriting or short fiction – we encourage and respect all genres.

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Location

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Portsmouth (Hampshire)
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Tangier Road, PO3 6PZ.

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

What will I experience? On this course you can: Be taught by lecturers with professional experience, many of whom are established practising writers Complete a major project in the form of your own novel, screenplay or poem and learn about the market and current debates within differing genres in the process Tap in to our Library’s vast selection of electronic resources, which can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Writing
  • Creative Writing

Course programme

Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:

The prime reason to pursue the MA Creative Writing was to get an opportunity to learn and enhance my writing skills in a reputable university.

  • Be taught by lecturers with professional experience, many of whom are established practising writers
  • Complete a major project in the form of your own novel, screenplay or poem and learn about the market and current debates within differing genres in the process
  • Tap in to our Library’s vast selection of electronic resources, which can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection

Additional information

Duration
1 year full time, 2 years part time
Entry
A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a related subject. Equivalent qualifications and/or notable experience as a creative writer will also be considered. An online portfolio submission may be required as part of the selection process. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
Fees

UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
2016/17 entry: full time: £4,700 part time: £3,130 in Year 1 and £1,570* in Year 2
2017/18 entry: full time: £4,700 part time: £3,130 in Year 1 and £1,570* in Year 2

Full time course is eligible for Government Postgraduate Loan
Part time course is eligible for Government Postgraduate Loan

International students 

2016/17 entry: full time: £12,000 part time: £8,000 in Year 1 and £4,000* in Year 2
2017/18 entry: full time: £12,600 part time: £8,400 in Year 1 and £4,200* in Year 2

*Tuition fee is subject to annual increase.

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