| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-07-09 |
| 2024-01-01 | 2023-11-26 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Creative Writing MA at Teesside University enhances writing skills in various forms, equips students with professional writing knowledge, provides opportunities for publication and collaboration, and offers a flexible syllabus that fosters innovation and exploration in the ever-evolving field of creative writing.
Program Outline
Creative Writing MA at Teesside University:
Degree Overview:
This program aims to:
- Refine your writing skills in diverse forms like fiction, poetry, life writing, and drama.
- Equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive as a professional writer in today's world.
- Provide opportunities for publication, self-publication, and work with others using writing in various settings.
- Offer a flexible syllabus that allows you to develop your interests and explore the changing nature of creative writing and new readerships.
- Foster a supportive environment for innovation, adaptation, and improvisation across various genres.
Outline:
The program comprises a blend of core and elective modules:
Core Modules:
- Core Skills and Techniques: This introductory module helps you explore ideas, develop confidence, identify your strengths, and expand your skills. You will learn various techniques and approaches to generate new ideas and improve your writing.
- Creative Writing Project: An independent research project where you develop a portfolio of publishable-quality creative writing in any form or genre. You will also write a reflective and critical analysis of your work.
- The Professional Writer in the World: This module explores the different contexts and ways writers work, including skills needed to make a living as a writer. You will learn about marketing, publishing, self-publishing, working with others, and potential career paths.
- Writing and the Self: This module explores the connections between creativity, writing, and the self. You will learn how to overcome writing blocks, access greater fluidity, and rediscover the joy of writing.
- Writing Specialism: You will choose one area of interest (poetry or prose/fiction) and gain in-depth knowledge of techniques and approaches to develop your skills in that area.
Schedule:
The program is taught through blended learning:
- Face-to-face: Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Distance learning: Online sessions with videos, writing prompts, and discussion forums. You can access the materials and complete the coursework at your convenience.
Assessment:
Each module is assessed against clear learning outcomes through written assignments, including creative work and critical or reflective writing. The final project (60 credits) is assessed based on your chosen form and genre.
Teaching:
The program is taught by practicing writers, poets, and novelists who provide individual guidance and support. The blended learning approach allows for flexibility and personalized learning.
Careers:
Graduates pursue diverse careers, including:
- Publishing
- Editing
- Freelance writing
- Creative industries (television, journalism, new media)
- Teaching and writing workshops
- Writing in therapeutic settings
- Other professions requiring advanced writing skills
Other:
The program offers opportunities for:
- A £2,500 Sir Keith Skeoch postgraduate scholarship
- Launching professional websites, writing retreats, podcast series, workshops, events, and festivals
- Publishing your work
- Developing your teaching and workshopping skills
- Using writing in therapy, healthcare, and other professional settings
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- Full-time 2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £6,710 a year
- Fee for international applicants £17,000 a year
- Part-time 2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £750 for each 20 credits
