University of East Anglia - Graduate Studies

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Biography and Creative Non-Fiction

University of East Anglia - Graduate Studies

Degree:Master
Field of Study:English Creative Writing
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $30,827

Please note fees are converted from £17,600 and may vary in CAD due to exchange rates.

Careers:Editors

Description:

Literary non-fiction is changing in exciting ways and this is your chance to be a part of it. Instead of the old ‘cradle to grave’ narratives of well-known literary or political figures, our best modern writers are now experimenting with new forms and subjects. Nature-writing, the personal essay, food journalism, art criticism and memoir are all part of the exciting emerging mix. So if you want to develop your own non-fiction writing in any of these genres or one of your own, this MA programme is for you. You’ll study on one of the only dedicated non-fiction MA courses in the UK at the country’s leading university for the teaching of Creative Writing. This enables you to graduate with the best grounding possible for a successful and fulfilling literary career.

Prerequisites:

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Application Notes : We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:


-IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 6.0 in each section and 7.0 in writing)

- PTE (Pearson): 65 (minimum 50 in each section and 65 in writing)



Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.



Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

Additional Admission Requirements:
    Bachelors (Hons) degree - 2.1 or equivalent in any subject is required. When submitting your application you will be required to submit a sample of your biographical writing or creative non-fiction of around 3000 words.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on March 05, 2021