Master in Creative Writing MA

Applications are due 28 August 2026. Tuition is £27,090 (full-time).

The Master in Creative Writing MA at the University of Birmingham is a 1-year program for students who want to develop their creative writing skills. This Master's program is taught in English and is ideal for those who have a Bachelor's degree. The program's main advantages include its focus on creative writing techniques, genres, and research training, as well as its workshop environment where students can share and receive feedback on their work.

The curriculum includes core modules such as The Writer's Workshop, Creative Writing Masterclass, and Intertextuality: Story, Genre, Craft. These modules help students develop skills in creative writing, editing, and critical thinking, as well as learn about different genres and narrative techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to work on a dissertation, which will be 75% creative portfolio and 25% critical essay.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Novelists, Poets, Screenwriters, Editors, or Publishing Agents. They can work in the publishing industry, media, or education, using their creative writing skills to produce high-quality content. With their expertise in creative writing, they can express themselves effectively and bring new ideas to life.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.