Overview

On the Creative Writing program at University of Roehampton our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a creative, professional skillset. This incorporates studying;

Popular, long-running modules: Writing for Young Readers, Short Stories and Novel, which explore writing in a variety of forms, all with the aim of helping you produce compelling, contemporary work of a publishable standard.
Creative Contexts and Archives and Research, which will enable you to situate your work among other contemporary writers and enlarge your research skills.

Throughout the programme, you will be working with established, successful writers, all of whom are here to help you take your writing to the next level. Successful writers who have graduated from the programme include Holly Pester, Rachel Knightley, and Nikki Dudley.

Careers

Alongside writing for publication, graduates of this programme may pursue careers in journalism, copywriting and arts management.

‘My lecturers really care about all of us succeeding in our chosen careers. They encourage me to push myself and experiment with my writing, which is also helping prepare me for a career in publishing’.

Samantha Jo Gale, MA Creative Writing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Contexts

Archives and Research

Fiction: Short Stories

Fiction: Novel

Poetry: Lyric

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

Home-fee postgraduates can apply near course start; international students needing a Tier 4 visa must usually apply much earlier.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PGDip: 120

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should usually hold a second-class honours degree (certain programmes may require a 2:1) from a recognised British or overseas university.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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