Description

Contents

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Core modules
* Special Study: Workshops in Popular Genre Writing
* Structure and Style
* Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers
* Writers' Workshop
* Creative Writing Dissertation

Requirements

We normally expect applicants to have:

* a second class degree or above, 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 2,000-word sample of creative writing. International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent

Interviews
We normally invite applicants for an interview with the admissions director or another senior member of the teaching team. We will ask you to submit a creative writing sample of up to 2,000 words with your application.

Prior learning - AP(E)L
Applicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University's policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning.

English language requirements
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

English Language Requirements

Funding

Kingston University bursaries
Bursaries of up to £500 for Kingston University alumni (Home/EU only).

Annual Fund postgraduate scholarships
The Development Office offers a number of postgraduate scholarships for UK and EU students.

They are available for all courses (except teacher training/PGCE courses) and will pay 50% of the fees (up to £3,000 for the 2012/13 academic year) for a one-year, full-time or two-years, part-time masters programme.

International scholarships
The International Office is offers awards totalling £250,000 every year, with each scholarship worth £3,300. These are open to prospective full-time postgraduates in any subject area on a one-year taught masters degree.

You can apply for an international scholarship if you:

* are an international student (classified as 'overseas' for fee purposes);
* have an offer of a place on a course at Kingston for 2012/13 entry; and
* are not currently registered on a postgraduate course at Kingston University.

You might also be eligible for an international loyalty bursary if you are an overseas Kingston University alumnus or have a family connection with the University.

Humanities bursaries
Bursaries are available from the School of Humanities for students working on the Kingston University Press (KUP), Ripple magazine or other related activities (find out more and apply after you have enrolled).