| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Part-time, Online | 24 months | January, May, September | - | - |
The Online Creative Writing MA is a flexible, fully online programme delivered by Exeter’s world-renowned English and Creative Writing department. Study at your own pace, from anywhere, while developing your writing, editing, and publishing skills.
You’ll be taught through a mix of online lectures, peer workshops, inspiring writing exercises, and personal tutoring from published writers. You’ll explore what makes great books work, how your own writing connects with wider literary traditions, and how to engage readers on the issues that matter.
Programme structure
The MA Creative Writing course offers practical training in publishing, from pitching and promotion to navigating the industry, with advice from experienced professionals. Whether you write poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction, you’ll follow a structured curriculum that builds strong writing habits and culminates in a substantial final manuscript, ready to submit.
This MA is ideal for writers seeking expert mentorship, the support of a vibrant community, and clear steps towards publication.
To complete the full MA, you need to take all the modules in the list below. The modules are all standalone and can be taken in any order, as they are all online. The Manuscript module is offered every term after the first full cycle of taught modules.
To apply, you should have a 2:2 honours degree or higher in a relevant subject area, such as English Literature, American Studies, Creative Writing, Film Studies, Television and Media, Drama, History, Classics and Ancient History, Cultural Studies and Postcolonial Literatures.
We will also welcome your application if you have a different academic background, but have other relevant experience. If so, we may request a short writing sample of 2-3,000 words of academic or creative prose or three to four poems.
Entry requirements for international students
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.
The required test scores for this course fall under Profile E.
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