Creative Writing (online) MLitt

Program Overview

The University of Glasgow's online Creative Writing MLitt program empowers aspiring writers to refine their craft, gain literary expertise, and produce a portfolio of original work. Through personalized feedback, workshops, and a supportive environment, students develop their creative and critical skills, preparing them for careers in the literary and cultural fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The University of Glasgow's online Creative Writing MLitt is a postgraduate program designed to help talented and ambitious writers develop their craft and take their writing to the next level.
• Objectives:
• Develop creative and critical skills in writing.
• Gain advanced knowledge of various literary genres and techniques.
• Understand the literary context and the role of the writer in society.
• Produce a portfolio of original creative and editorial work.
• Program Description: This online program offers a supportive and rigorous environment for developing writing skills.
Students will receive personalized feedback from experienced writers and benefit from the program's strong network of literary agents and publishers.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• Full-time: 1 year (12 months)
• Part-time: 2 years (24 months)
• Semester 1: Creative Writing: Craft and Experimentation 1 (DL), Creative Writing: Editing and Publication 1 (DL), Creative Writing Workshop (DLearning)
• Semester 2: Creative Writing: Craft and Experimentation 2 (DL), Creative Writing: Editing and Publication 2 (DL), Creative Writing Workshop (DLearning)
• Summer Semester: Creative Writing Portfolio (PGT) (DLearning)

Course Schedule:

The program follows a structured schedule with deadlines and specific requirements for each course.

Individual Modules:

• Creative Writing: Craft and Experimentation: This module focuses on developing creative writing skills through various exercises and techniques.
• Creative Writing: Editing and Publication: This module teaches students how to edit and revise their work and prepare it for publication.
• Creative Writing Workshop: These workshops provide students with a platform to share their work, receive feedback, and engage in discussions with peers and tutors.
• Creative Writing Portfolio: This module requires students to compile a portfolio of their best creative writing work.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program utilizes various assessment methods, including essays, creative writing pieces, presentations, and portfolio submissions.
• Assessment Criteria: The program uses a holistic approach to assessment, considering the originality, creativity, technical proficiency, and overall quality of the submitted work.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, seminars, individual tutorials, and online discussions.
• Faculty: The program is taught by successful and well-regarded writers who specialize in diverse genres.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers a personalized approach to learning, with students receiving individual feedback from tutors and opportunities to tailor their studies to their specific interests and goals.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the literary and cultural fields, including editing, publishing, journalism, arts development, and academia.
• Opportunities: The program provides students with opportunities to network with professionals in the industry and gain valuable experience through internships and other placements.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers as authors, editors, publishers, journalists, and arts professionals.

Other:

• Alumni Success: The program has a strong track record of producing successful authors and writers.
• Fees & Funding: The program fees vary depending on the student's residency status and the mode of study (full-time or part-time).
• Entry Requirements: The program requires a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application, including a portfolio of their creative work and a letter of reference.

Tuition fees for 2024-25 MLitt UK Full-time fee: £10650 Part-time fee: £1184 per 20 credits International & EU Full-time fee: £22140 Part-time fees: UK: £1,184 per 20 credits (180 credits in total) International & EU: £2,460 per 20 credits (180 credits in total) The credits are split: Year 1: 80 credits (4 x £1,184 / £2,460) for Craft & Experimentation 1 and 2, and Workshops Year 2: 100 credits (5 x £1,184 / £2,460) for Editing & Publication 1 and 2, and Portfolio Additional fees Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370 Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350 Registration/exam only fee: £170