Creative Writing (MA by Research) - 2 years
Master
In Huddersfield
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Type
Master
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Location
Huddersfield
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Duration
2 Years
A Master's by Research (MA) allows you to undertake a two-year (part-time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to explore a creative idea over a shorter time than a more in-depth doctoral programme.
Research Master's students choose a specific project to work on and have a great degree of independence in their work.
You'll be expected to work to an approved programme of work which you will develop in conjunction with your supervisor within the first few months of starting your studies. Your main supervisor will normally head a supervisory team which will comprise up to three members. The research supervisor will take the lead in advising you and supporting you as you work on your project.
Whilst undertaking the research project you will develop your research skills by taking part in postgraduate skills workshops and attending research seminars and other events.
You will also have the opportunity to present your research to your peers, including at the subject area’s postgraduate conference. You’ll be part of an active and exciting research community in English Literature and Creative Writing at Huddersfield.
At the end of the project you'll present your creative and critical work in the form of a short thesis of around 25,000 words, which will then be examined.
On successful completion, you will be awarded your degree and if you have enjoyed this taste of research you may then decide to apply for the full research doctoral degree (PhD).
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The normal entry requirements for enrolment on a MA by Research is an Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject, or a qualification of an equivalent standard, in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
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Subjects
- Creative Writing
- Radio
- Writing plays
- Short fiction
- Experimental novel
- Composite novel
- Relationship
- Social engagement
- Poetry
- Poetry and place
- Biography
- Heterobiography
Course programme
We welcome applications from students interested in areas such as:
- Writing plays for the stage or radio
- Short fiction
- The experimental novel
- The composite novel
- The relationship between social structures and narrative
- Poetry and social engagement
- Poetry and place
- The epic
- Biography and heterobiography
We provide a supportive and vibrant research environment for postgraduate researchers (PGRs). Researchers at all levels are encouraged to contribute and collaborate. The Graduate School ensures that postgraduate research is of the highest quality and equips you with the resources that you need to become a successful researcher.
We have an exciting and comprehensive Researcher Skills Development Programme available to all postgraduate researchers. This enables you to broaden your knowledge and access tools and skills which can significantly improve employability. The programme is also mapped onto Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework (RDF), allowing you to benefit from Vitae support as well as our own Programme.
We offer skills training through a programme designed to take advantage of technology platforms as well as face-to-face workshops and courses. The University has subscribed to Epigeum, a programme of on-line research training support designed and managed by staff at Imperial College London which will be accessed via Brightspace, the University’s Virtual Learning Environment. We also subscribe to the University of East Anglia webinar series and The Good Doctorate video training series. We are part of the North West and Yorkshire PGR Training Group that allows PGRs to attend relevant training opportunities at other nearby universities.
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Creative Writing (MA by Research) - 2 years