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Creative Writing MA (PGCert PGDip)

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At Brighton, we encourage writing that helps readers and writers to understand, shape and connect with the world beyond the classroom. Working with professional writers, you will develop your skills to produce and share stories in a variety of genres.

Through creative workshops, you will partner with supportive lecturers and interdisciplinary postgraduate groups to develop advanced theories and practices that relate to the creative writing process. Both people with and without experience of creative writing should consider applying for this course, which aims to prepare you for a career as a freelancer or portfolio worker.

We have fantastic links with local publishers, writers and creative companies and offer a unique salon series where industry experts offer practical advice and insights. In semester two, you will apply your writing and creative practice in a workplace scenario, while being encouraged to work on your own interests and passions.

If you want to share your work, you have the opportunity to do so through our established student-led anthologies and open mic nights, which form part of Brighton's thriving creative scene.

Our Creative Writing MA will develop your confidence with creative and critical writing and enhance your communication skills, which are highly valued in a range of professions including publishing, teaching, creative industry management, marketing, PR, journalism, health and wellbeing.

The ability to write for an audience is also fundamental for people working with social media and the web, and this course will ensure that you are able to produce writing that will be effective in these and other work-based scenarios.

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An upper second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant arts and humanities discipline or professional experience in a relevant field. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements will be asked to provide written evidence of their creative and reflective skills.

Located on England’s beautiful south coast, the University of Brighton is a buzzing multi-campus university with a diverse student body, which includes over 3,000 postgraduate students. The city of Brighton is famous for its rich heritage and inclusive environment. The university’s postgraduate students can expect to become part of Brighton’s diverse, dynamic, and highly creative community. Both teaching and research at Brighton is modelled... more

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Unleash your creativity with the Creative Writing MA (PGCert PGDip) programme at Brighton. This transformative course goes beyond traditional writing practices, nurturing your storytelling passion and preparing you for a dynamic career as a freelancer or portfolio worker. Engage with professional writers and industry experts through workshops and guest lectures from renowned figures like John Mccullough and Emma Donoghue. Tailor your studies with diverse module options such as Prose Fiction, Poetry, and Screenwriting, reflecting your unique interests. Benefit from strong local publishing connections and opportunities to showcase your work through student-led anthologies and open mic nights. Develop essential communication skills highly valued in professions like publishing, teaching, and marketing. With entry requirements welcoming applicants with relevant professional experience or an upper second-class undergraduate degree, this programme is designed to enhance your creative and critical writing abilities, empowering you to excel in various career paths. Embrace the world of creative writing at Brighton and unlock your full potential.

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At Brighton, we encourage writing that helps readers and writers to understand, shape and connect with the world beyond the classroom. Working with professional writers, you will develop your skills to produce and share stories in a variety of genres.

Through creative workshops, you will partner with supportive lecturers and interdisciplinary postgraduate groups to develop advanced theories and practices that relate to the creative writing process. Both people with and without experience of creative writing should consider applying for this course, which aims to prepare you for a career as a freelancer or portfolio worker.

Entry Requirements

An upper second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant arts and humanities discipline or professional experience in a relevant field. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements will be asked to provide written evidence of their creative and reflective skills. English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall, 6.5 in writing. International students whose language skills do not match the IELTS scores set out here should consider applying for this course through the Extended Masters programme at the university's Language Institute. View Website for details

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Creative Writing MA

24 months program duration, 15,156 gbp tuition fee/year, communication and media studies main subject area, program overview, main subject.

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At Brighton, we encourage writing that helps readers and writers to understand, shape and connect with the world beyond the classroom. Working with professional writers, you will develop your skills to produce and share stories in a variety of genres. Through creative workshops, you will partner with supportive lecturers and interdisciplinary postgraduate groups to develop advanced theories and practices that relate to the creative writing process. Both people with and without experience of creative writing should consider applying for this course, which aims to prepare you for a career as a freelancer or portfolio worker. We have fantastic links with local publishers, writers and creative companies and offer a unique salon series where industry experts offer practical advice and insights. In semester two, you will apply your writing and creative practice in a workplace scenario, while being encouraged to work on your own interests and passions. If you want to share your work, you have the opportunity to do so through our established student-led anthologies and open mic nights, which form part of Brighton's thriving creative scene. Top reasons to choose this course:

• Develop as a portfolio writer and creative practitioner, somebody who can apply good writing to real-world scenarios and work to specific briefs.
• A transformative experience that goes beyond looking to get your first novel published, so you can explore copywriting and publishing while nurturing your passion for storytelling.
• Guest lectures from publishers and professional writers – Guest writers have included John Mccullough, Eleanor Knight, Errina Mettler, Emma Donoghue and Tanaka Mhishi.
• Tailor your studies to reflect an interest in writing practice, literary theory, community engagement or any combination of these.
• Strong local publishing connections – we organise a programme of visiting writers and publishing professionals. Take a look at some of our prizes and partnerships
• Theatre visits, open mic nights and exciting events, including a short story slam at Brighton festival
• Online journal and in-house creative anthology for you to share your work with other students and the wider community.
• Become a writer in residence – specific modules are dedicated to engaging you with the Brighton community and local creative industries where you can link your individual creative practice with a professional scenario.

Core modules: Practising Rhetoric; Narrative: The art and design of storytelling; Communities of Practice; The Process of Publishing; Dissertation. Option modules: Prose Fiction; Poetry Theory and Practice; Auto/Biographical Narrative; Cultures of Multimedia Authoring and Web Design; Writing for Academic Publication.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course. They should be used as a general guide. An upper second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant arts and humanities discipline or professional experience in a relevant field. Applicants with non-standard entry requirements will be asked to provide written evidence of their creative and reflective skills. IELTS 7.0 overall, 6.5 in writing.

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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In your Creative Writing degree, you will experiment with a range of styles and forms. You will develop an understanding of the art and craft of writing and explore its purpose in the world. The degree draws on the diverse city of Brighton & Hove as a source of inspiration that will develop your passion for writing.

The course is for students keen to apply critical reading and creative skills to innovative writing practices. Covering a wide range of genres, cultures and identities, you will study techniques and develop expertise in writing that you will apply to work-based scenarios including publishing.

Guided by your tutors, you will consider a variety of key texts and be asked to connect your own work in relation to political, social and cultural theories. Innovative teaching will underpin your studies, taking you into creative spaces such as museums, galleries, theatres, archives, the South Downs National Park and Brighton itself.

There will be frequent opportunities to meet and work with publishers and inspirational writers to further develop your love and understanding of your craft. This is further enhanced by events such as the Scrivener Series of visiting writer workshops, spoken word events and an annual masterclass with a nominee for the Man Booker prize.

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Our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and transferable skills needed to pursue a career in many related areas, including publishing, social media, marketing, teaching, journalism, public relations and human resources.

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