This Creative Writing, MA course offered at Newcastle University can be studied Full-time.

For more detailed information about Creative Writing, at Newcastle University, please visit the institution website.

MA, MA, PG Cert Award
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
12 months Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

Usually a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject such as:

  • creative writing
  • English literature
  • drama
  • screenwriting.

We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications. Along with your application you will be asked to submit examples of your creative writing, either two short stories, six poems or a script.

Those who complete the PGCert can choose to transfer to the second year of our part time MA. 

International Students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 10 English Language requirements:

Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other sub-skills)

Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course.

Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.

The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.

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