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177 Master's degrees in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

Screenwriting
Throughout this Screenwriting MA course from Edinburgh Napier University you'll develop skills in writing, script-editing and project development for the film, television and digital fiction industries

Modern and Contemporary Writing
This Modern and Contemporary Writing MA course from the University of East Anglia combines criticism and creativity. It’s a unique opportunity to study contemporary literature where it's being made and where modernism is alive in the present.

Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.
Digital Campaigning and Content Creation
Digital content has radically changed from a desirable extra to become the beating creative heart of modern communications practice. Equip yourself with in-demand skills in this field on one of the most forward-looking postgraduate courses in the UK. The MSc Digital Campaigning and Content Creation is offered at the Queen Margaret University.

Screenwriting - Feature Film and Continuing Series
This Screenwriting - Feature Film and Continuing Series programme at Leeds Beckett University is taught by practising screenwriters. It’s hands-on, industry focused and is based in the Northern Film School.

Creative Writing (Non-Fiction)
Graduates from the MA in Creative Writing (Non-Fiction) from the University of East Anglia such as Andrew Kenrick (winner of the 2023 Tony Lothian Prize), Ike Anya, Caroline Davison and Pyae Moe Thet War, have gone on to publish acclaimed and diverse works of non-fiction.
Screenwriting
MA Screenwriting from MetFilm School is designed to enable you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a writer in today’s screen industries.

Creative Writing Prose Fiction
This Creative Writing Prose Fiction MA course from the University of East Anglia is the oldest and most prestigious Creative Writing programme in the UK. It is uniquely focused on the writing of fiction. We take a rigorous and creative approach to enabling students' ideas, voices, technique and craft.

Screenwriting
The Screenwriting course at University of Hertfordshire includes BAFTA albert accreditation – an industry recognised certification which encourages the TV and film production industry to reduce waste and its carbon footprint.
Creative Writing and Contemporary Studies
Birkbeck, University of London's MA Creative Writing and Contemporary Studies is run by experienced and forward-thinking teachers who have been enabling dynamic groups of students to improve their creative work and develop as writers for nearly two decades.
Creative and Critical Writing
The Masters in Creative and Critical Writing offered by University of Suffolk seeks to advance current research in English studies by exploring the meaningful, complex and conceptually challenging relationships between creative and critical discourses.

Screenwriting (by research)
Put your creative skills into practice, working from an initial story idea to the final creative project with the Screenwriting (by research) programme from University of York.

Theatre Studies (Playwriting)
The Theatre Studies (Playwriting) degree offered at University of Essex is led by a vibrant group of playwrights and theatre practitioners who all work professionally in the theatre industry alongside their University teaching.

English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions
This English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions M.A degree offered at the University of Westminster gives you the opportunity to study English literature in a modern university environment, while taking advantage of London's rich cultural life. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Creative Writing and English Literature
Our MA Creative Writing and English Literature programme at The University of Hull is perfect if you want to enhance your creative writing skills but are also interested in English Literature. You’ll study contemporary text with published writers and scholars and can specialise in either creative writing or English Literature – or both.
Creative Writing
The MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of Strathclyde is a full-time programme lasting 12 months. This degree equips students with essential writing skills through workshops and one-on-one guidance, fostering a vibrant writing community. Participants will work closely with experienced authors to refine their craft and develop a significant creative project.

Creative Writing
This Creative Writing course delivered by the Queen Mary University of London is ideal if your interests are in a particular form of writing (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, performance), or if you are keen to explore the creative connections between genres. We will introduce you to a wide variety of approaches to writing, and contemporary examples.
Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory
The MA in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory at King's College London offers you the opportunity to study cutting-edge topics such as literary production after 1999; imperialism and sexuality; contemporary experimental poetry and many more.
Publishing and Creative Writing
Focus on the links between critical thinking, publication, contemporary literature and creative writing. This Publishing and Creative Writing course at York St John University will embolden you to be creative and write with the contemporary publishing sector in mind. You will have the opportunity to submit work to the York Literary Review and to our annual Beyond the Walls anthology.
Creative Writing (Hons)
The B.Sc. in Creative Writing (Hons) at Bath Spa University is a dynamic programme designed to enhance your writing skills. Offered in both full-time and part-time formats, this course spans one year for full-time students and two years for part-time attendees. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of writers and gain invaluable insights from published authors.