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Creative Writing (Taught)

Course details
  • 3 Study options
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Penrhyn Road Campus

Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • You will become part of Kingston’s thriving community, with events such as readings, lectures from published authors, editors and agents, masterclasses and enriching discussions.

  • You will have the opportunity to contribute to Kingston University’s publication, Ripple, which includes fiction, poetry, reviews and creative nonfiction and is edited by students on the course.

  • You can study via distance learning in virtual forums and classrooms to suit your schedule, meaning you will not have to relocate or give up your job.

About this course

These courses focus on the craft of creative writing. You will learn in workshops, one-to-one or in small groups, with support from practising and published writers, and fellow students. Our award-winning former creative writing students include Booker-shortlisted Oyinkan Braithwaite, Joe Pierson, who won the Bridport Prize, Stefan Mohammed, awarded the Dylan Thomas Prize, Bafta-winner, Sarah Woolner, the acclaimed poet Dom Bury and celebrated novelist Faiqa Mansab.

Example modules

  • Workshop in Popular Genre Writing

  • Writing the Contemporary

  • Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Modules

Course Modules

Example modules: Workshop in Popular Genre Writing; Writing the Contemporary; Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Entry requirements

We normally expect applicants to have:

a 2:2 or above honours degree, or equivalent, in creative writing, English literature, literature and language, drama or theatre studies or a similar subject; and/or a demonstrable interest in creative writing.

You must also submit a 3,000-word sample of creative writing and a personal statement (maximum of 1,000 words) to support your application for this course.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Our September 2027 postgraduate tuition fees are currently under review. You can view our current cycle fees via the link provided, which will give an indication of expected pricing for the next intake.

Please note that any offer letter issued will confirm the final tuition fee for your chosen course.

We recommend checking this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.

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