Overview

In this Creative Writing programme from City St George's, University of London you will learn how to plan, research and complete a full-length manuscript in your chosen form (fiction, genre fiction, non-fiction) for potential publication.

Quick Facts:

We aim to give you a professional approach to editing, revising and critiquing creative work.
You will learn about the writing business, involving different forms and requirements of print and electronic publication, and the role of editors, agents and publishers. This includes how to present and advertise your creative work.
Our module on creative writing pedagogy offers a foundation for understanding how storytelling and creative writing can be taught in different educational settings.
The Creative Writing MFA will give you the combination of creative and practical skills you need for a career as a writer.
We intend to develop your transferable skills relevant to careers such as teaching, editing, publishing and journalism.
You might also consider other creative industries such as advertising and game production, where storytelling is highly valued.
During the programme you can network with agents, editors and others within traditional and digital publishing.
Whether your ambition is to professionally pursue writing, work in publishing or another creative field, or undertake further study, you will be appropriately skilled

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading as a Writer

Working as a Writer

Teaching Creative Writing

Creative Writing Workshop—Fiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

When applications open you can apply online and will be expected to submit the following:

A copy of your degree transcript, if applicable. We require an original transcript or a copy certified by your institution. If you have not yet graduated, you will be required to send us your degree transcript as soon as it is available. You will not be able to register as a City student without having supplied your degree transcript.
A sample of creative writing of 5,000 words.
A 300 word abstract of the longer piece of creative writing you plan to complete.

You may need to attend an interview, in person, or by phone.

You will normally have an upper second class degree (in any subject) or the overseas equivalent, but successful completion of a certificate course in creative writing, or a professional qualification, or relevant experience may also be acceptable. The prime criteria are proven ability and commitment.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21350 GBP / year

≈ 21350 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11450 GBP / year

≈ 11450 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time per year

Home/UK: £5,725
International: £10,675

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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Key information

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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