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University of Gloucestershire - Graduate Studies

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Creative and Critical Writing

University of Gloucestershire - Graduate Studies

Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:English Creative Writing
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $15,625

Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds to Canadian Dollars. The actual cost may vary due to exchange rate.

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Description:

This highly successful MA in Creative and Critical Writing was one of the first to offer modules dedicated to the theory and practice of teaching creative writing and the theoretical and practical analysis of the creative process. These options complement the creative and critical strands of the degree and offer you the opportunity to become a writer prepared for the modern professional arenas in which you may find yourself.


There are opportunities to attend The Cheltenham International Literature Festival, Ledbury Poetry Festival, The Hay Festival, and opportunities for internships on Iota poetry journal, one of the best respected journals in the UK, which is edited by staff and postgraduate students from the creative writing programme. There are monthly public open readings, and a vibrant cultural life in Cheltenham and the surrounding county. The area has a rich literary heritage and Bristol, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Oxford are less than an hour away.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree (three-year or four-year) at a recognised institution, with a minimum cumulative grade/ GPA (using 0-4 GPA scale) equivalent, corresponding to the published course entry requirements (please see the degree classification required on the course page for the degree programme to which you are applying). For Bachelor’s degrees completed in Canada:
    First degree class required: 3.6 GPA or higher (minimum 82%)
    2:1 degree class required: 2.9 – 3.59 GPA (minimum 70%)
    2:2 degree class required: 2.4 – 2.89 GPA (minimum 62%)
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Portfolio
    You’ll be required to submit a portfolio to evidence your writing. The portfolio should be 3,000 words of creative prose (eg a short story or novel extract) or 12 poems or 30 minutes of dramatic writing in standard format

    * 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 October 25, 2022