Program Overview
This creative writing program at the University of Aberdeen offers specialized training in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction prose. Students receive personalized guidance from experienced supervisors and benefit from masterclasses by renowned writers. Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including academia, finance, and the arts. The program welcomes applications from those with relevant professional expertise and offers distance learning options.
Program Outline
Outline:
The program offers specialized training in creative writing, focusing on poetry, fiction, and non-fiction prose. Students work closely with a dedicated team of experienced supervisors who are renowned writers themselves. The program also features masterclasses from world-class visiting writers and a variety of literary events. PGR students can choose to study part-time or full-time and are eligible for competitive bursary funding.
Teaching:
The program boasts a team of experienced supervisors who are also acclaimed writers. Students benefit from personalized guidance and mentorship. The program also features masterclasses from world-class visiting writers and a variety of literary events.
Careers:
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Public/Private Sector Accounting and Management
- Fund Management
- Stockbroking
- Investment Analysis
- Banking and Financial Services
- Academia
Other:
The program is housed in the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen. The University offers a rich and unique variety of inter-disciplinary creative opportunities based on its centers of research excellence. The program also welcomes applications from prospective PhD students with research interests in poetry, fiction, non-fiction, Irish literature, Samuel Beckett, short fiction, nature writing, life writing, travel writing, fictional autobiography, the literature and politics of the early modern period, realism, postmodernism, regional literatures, short story theory and practice, creative non-fiction filmmaking, documentary, essay film, experimental film, drama, literary fiction, thriller, crime, fantasy, science fiction, memoir, non-fiction, Scottish Literature, the Scots language, and translation.
- The program welcomes applications from those with relevant professional expertise.
