Creative Writing (Extended), MA 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

12,850 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Creative Writing is a uniquely inspirational programme that delivers integrated training in the writing of literary and media text.



Taught by experienced writers of major profile, this course provides teaching on a range of genres including fiction, short story, poetry, drama, screenwriting and creative non-fiction.



Your studies will connect with the unique literary culture of Wales, home to one of the oldest bardic traditions in Europe.



The Extended MA in Creative Writing (EMA) is a 240-credit postgraduate qualification that is equivalent to 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) and is thus a recognised Masters qualification throughout the European Union. The EMA is a standard UK MA plus an additional 60 credits (30 ECTS) and this additional coursework is undertaken in one semester at a partner institution overseas. The EMA is therefore not only an EU recognised postgraduate qualification it also adds a study abroad experience thus enhancing the qualification’s employability credentials.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in Creative Writing is a uniquely inspirational programme that delivers integrated training in the writing of literary and media text.



Taught by experienced writers of major profile, this course provides teaching on a range of genres including fiction, short story, poetry, drama, screenwriting and creative non-fiction.



Your studies will connect with the unique literary culture of Wales, home to one of the oldest bardic traditions in Europe.



The Extended MA in Creative Writing (EMA) is a 240-credit postgraduate qualification that is equivalent to 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) and is thus a recognised Masters qualification throughout the European Union. The EMA is a standard UK MA plus an additional 60 credits (30 ECTS) and this additional coursework is undertaken in one semester at a partner institution overseas. The EMA is therefore not only an EU recognised postgraduate qualification it also adds a study abroad experience thus enhancing the qualification’s employability credentials.

Admission Requirements

88+
2.7+
6.5+
The typical entry requirement is 2:2 degree (55% minimum) (or overseas equivalent) and a satisfactory short portfolio of writing.
For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

2 Years
Sep

Domestic
6,100 GBP
International
12,850 GBP

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