English [Creative Writing]

Master

In Belfast City

£ 4,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Missed the recent webinar?  The recording is now available to watch: MA Creative Writing  Speaker -  Dr Garrett Carr , Programme Director Click here to watch the recorded webinar The MA in English (Creative Writing) focuses on prose fiction and scriptwriting; applicants interested in writing poetry are referred to the MA in Poetry: Creativity and Criticism. The programme is designed to equip students to use their literary talents to the best of their ability, encourage development as independent writers and self-reflective lifelong learners, and provide them with a broad understanding of the literary marketplace and of the commercial aspects of literary production. Why Queen's?Creative Writing students are taught by experienced novelists, playwrights and screenwriters. They attend workshops with visiting authors, publishers, editors and agents, and have a number of opportunities to present their work, including at the Common Ground postgraduate conference held each year by the School of Arts, English and Languages. Share this course Share " My tutors challenged me and treated me more as a peer than a student. The encouragement I received made me want to succeed. I’d recommend the Creative Writing MA to anyone interested in learning about the craft of writing. It was one of the most important years of my life. " Brendan McLoughlin

MA Creative Writing

Facilities

Location

Start date

Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

MA: a good 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Exceptions may be made in the case of applicants with a strong track record of publication, production, prize-winning or relevant professional experience. PGDip: normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. In certain circumstances, students may be admitted on the strength of their writing alone. All applicants are required to submit a sample of original written work to assess their suitability...

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Subjects

  • Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • English
  • Prose
  • Poetry

Course programme

Course Details

The following lists are indicative of the sort of modules that are likely to run in the 2015/16 academic year.

Compulsory:

  • Craft and Technique (Prose or Scriptwriting)
  • Research Methods for Creative Writers

Optional:

  • Creative Writing Workshop (1 and 2): Drama
  • Creative Writing Workshop (1 and 2): Prose
  • From Page to Stage
  • Life Writing

Plus a dissertation of up to 15,000 words prose, 80-90 pages of drama: portfolio of Creative Writing for the MA.

Assessment & Feedback

Written portfolios.

Learning and Teaching

Morning and Afternoon.

Occasional and optional seminars may take place on Saturdays.

Additional information

Graduates from these programmes have a good employment record. Professions including publishing, journalism, public relations, teaching, advertising, the Civil Service, business, industry and the media all recruit from our pool of graduates. Some students choose to continue their studies to PhD level on a chosen, specialised topic in Creative Writing. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and...

English [Creative Writing]

£ 4,000 + VAT