Creative Writing and Publishing, MA, Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time, Part-time, Online	1 - 2 year	September, January	GBP 11550 total	GBP 19688 total

About Creative Writing and Publishing, MA - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Blend storytelling artistry with essential publishing skills. Gain hands-on experience with the Bournemouth Journal and Writing Prize. Join a diverse international cohort, expand your global perspective and prepare for a dynamic publishing career.

Why study MA Creative Writing and Publishing at BU?

Versatile Writing and Publishing Skills: Master creative writing across various genres and forms while gaining essential skills in editing, marketing, design, and production, enabling you to navigate the publishing world independently.
Real-Life Publishing Experience: Work on real-life projects with BU’s own Bournemouth Journal, providing you with invaluable practical experience and a strong portfolio that will impress potential employers.
Expert Guidance and Mentorship: Learn from seasoned writers and industry professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, helping you refine your craft and understand the intricacies of the publishing industry.
Engage in Prestigious Writing Competitions: Participate in BU’s renowned international competitions, including The Bournemouth Writing Prize and the New Media Writing Prize, to showcase your talent, gain recognition, and connect with the writing community.
Cultural and Critical Analysis: Deepen your understanding of the cultural and critical contexts that influence writing and publishing, enriching your own practice and broadening your perspective on the literary world.
Global Perspective and Networking: Join a diverse international student body, enhancing your learning and preparing you for a global writing and publishing career. Expand your horizons with opportunities to study or work abroad.
Co-Creation Projects with Other Degrees: Collaborate with staff and students from media production, media communication and other courses on initiatives that celebrate diversity, inclusion and empathy through the creation of short films, interactive multimedia stories and AI animated photographs. These include Allies in Action, Rising Voices, Digital Storytelling in the Community, and Memory Markers.

Flexible study

The MA Creative Writing and Publishing course offers you the option to study full-time or part-time—1 year full-time (September start), 17 months full-time (January start), 2 years part-time (September start), 28 months part-time (January start). All options are available to study in-person or online.

Lectures and online resources are combined with weekly small-group seminars to explore key texts, ideas, and concepts in more depth. If you are an online student, all your classes will take place virtually – bringing together a diverse cohort of students from all over the world and engaging with literary media texts and industry practices at the widest level.

Notes about fees for this course

Scholarships rewarding academic achievement available from £2,000. Find out more. Fees are for September 2026 entry. Please check Bournemouth University course website for the latest tuition fees information. For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding

Part-time study: Your tuition fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis of the full-time fee

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

A creative writing portfolio is required from applicants that meet our entry requirements as an Additional Selection Measure. This portfolio should be between 3,000-5,000 words. The portfolio can be specialised by genre or made up of a combination of fiction, poems (equivalent of 10 poems), screenplay, creative non-fiction, and/or extract from a novel.

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.

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