Master in Ma Creative Writing

Tuition fees for Master in Ma Creative Writing are 16,900 GBP per year.

Graduates from this programme often pursue careers as published novelists, poets, scriptwriters, and editors, or continue into teaching and doctoral research. By engaging with a high-level community of writers, you refine your individual voice while learning the professional rigour required to navigate the contemporary literary marketplace.

The Sheffield Creative Writing Community

This course thrives on a practice-led approach where your own writing is at the heart of the experience. You will work alongside established authors and industry professionals to develop a substantial portfolio of work, whether it be a novel, a collection of poetry, or a script. The curriculum focuses on:

• Developing advanced technical skills across multiple forms and genres.
• Critical reflection on creative practice, allowing you to locate your work within broader literary traditions.
• Industry-facing workshops that prepare you for the realities of publishing, agent representation, and creative collaboration.

Students benefit from the university's strong links to the regional and national literary scene, ensuring that your development as a writer is supported by ongoing feedback and exposure to diverse creative perspectives.

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.