Creative Writing MFA
The first Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in the UK, this course offers talented and aspiring writers the chance to refine their skills under the tutelage of acclaimed professionals while receiving accredited training and experience in teaching in higher education.
You'll develop a unique combination of creative and practical skills on this course, which will prepare you simultaneously for a career as a published writer and an accredited teacher of creative writing.
Our external examiner has rated this course highly:
'This course has developed a strong identity in terms of encouraging students to fuse disparate, varied influences in their work.'
'I'm a fan of this course - well done!'
Campus Information
Penrhyn Road
Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We provide career support to Kingston University students and recent graduates through a blend of hands-on, practical training and events combined with a focus on building strong relationships with major and local employers and alumni.
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Events
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Art, Design and Architecture courses* 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Critical Studies and Creative Industries courses 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Journalism, Publishing and Media courses* 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Humanities and Performing Arts courses* 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences courses* 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Kingston Business School* 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Health, Social Care and Education courses* 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Science, Engineering, Computing and Surveying* 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17600 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A