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Creative Writing: Industry and Practice – (M.A.)
Southampton Solent University
Faculty of Media Arts and Society
| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,092 - ≈ € 10,611 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Southampton / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Southampton Solent University
The MA Creative Writing: Industry and Practice degree at Southampton Solent University has the support of senior industry practitioners in bridging the gap between creative writing practice and the creative writing industries.
It enables students to see their output from the perspective of agents and publishers and to understand the business of writing. Simon Trewin, from renowned literary agents United Agents, sponsors this new and innovative course.
The programme offers students work experience in the creative writing industries and the knowledge and skills to work not only as writers but in other publishing-related roles. You will be taught by practising high-profile writers, as well as speakers from the writing industry.
Through this course students will learn how to market and brand their creative outputs through integrated marketing communications.
International students with a good command of English are also suitable for this course.
Contents
Through this postgraduate course you will study the following units:
* Writing the Novel
* Writing Creative non-Fiction and Poetry
* The Business of Writing
* Writing for Performance
* Work Experience
* Major Project
The work experience can be with publishers and editors, literary agents, research for organisations, book retailers, book sales and marketing departments.
Assessment
The course is assessed through creative work, academic essays, presentations, reflective logs and reports.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good undergraduate degree in a relevant field as well as an interview and portfolio of creative writing.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not received their higher education in English, will be required to produce evidence of their English language proficiency.
As a general guide you should have achieved a minimum IELTS score of 6.50, a TOEFL score of 600, or suitable equivalent. However, you should be aware that this is a minimum requirement. Some courses require a higher level of proficiency.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
Accreditation
UK Government University funded by HEFCE
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