Master in Ba Honours Creative Writing

Tuition fees are 18,000 GBP per year.

Graduates of this programme often pursue careers in professional writing, publishing, journalism, copywriting, and content creation, or continue into postgraduate research and teaching. This course is designed for those who wish to command the written word, whether they aim to write novels, scripts, poetry, or professional creative non-fiction. It is built for students who seek a balance between artistic expression and the pragmatic realities of the contemporary publishing industry.

What distinguishes this course is its focus on "applied learning" within the vibrant cultural landscape of Sheffield. Students do not just study theory; they actively network with publishers, participate in high-profile literature festivals like Off the Shelf, and respond to live industry briefs. The curriculum fosters a collaborative environment where writers work alongside illustrators and filmmakers, ensuring that you graduate with a professional portfolio and the industry contacts necessary to launch a career.

Applied Professional Practice

The programme offers a unique opportunity to complete a placement year, providing hands-on experience in creative enterprises, charities, or museums. By combining rigorous academic workshops with real-world projects—such as the large-scale exhibitions curated by students for the Millennium Galleries—the course ensures that you develop the resilience, editorial skills, and commercial awareness required to thrive as an author or creative professional.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.