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210 Master's degrees in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Creative Writing and Education - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Creative Writing
Creative Writing programme offered at the University of Nottingham will explore contemporary poetry, fiction and hybrid forms of writing (which cross genres), as well as building on your own critical writing skills.
Digital Campaigning and Content Creation
Digital content has radically changed from a desirable extra to become the beating creative heart of modern communications practice. Equip yourself with in-demand skills in this field on one of the most forward-looking postgraduate courses in the UK. The MSc Digital Campaigning and Content Creation is offered at the Queen Margaret University.

Screenwriting - Feature Film and Continuing Series
This Screenwriting - Feature Film and Continuing Series programme at Leeds Beckett University is taught by practising screenwriters. It’s hands-on, industry focused and is based in the Northern Film School.
Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory
The MA in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory at King's College London offers you the opportunity to study cutting-edge topics such as literary production after 1999; imperialism and sexuality; contemporary experimental poetry and many more.

Creative Writing
Based in the first UNESCO World City of Literature, the Creative Writing programme at The University of Edinburgh is tailored towards your practice in either fiction or poetry.

Creative and Critical Writing (Part-Time)
Throughout this Creative and Critical Writing (Part-Time) course from University of Gloucestershire you’ll work with practising authors, poets, and playwrights – as well as leaders in the field of literary criticism – to develop your own distinctive voice.
Travel and Nature Writing
This Travel and Nature Writing programme at Bath Spa University focuses on learning to write from your own experience in the field. You’ll develop your writing skills and techniques, learn from established writers, and examine the history, context and genres of nature and travel writing.

Screenwriting
The Screenwriting course at University of Hertfordshire includes BAFTA albert accreditation – an industry recognised certification which encourages the TV and film production industry to reduce waste and its carbon footprint.

Creative Writing
This Creative Writing programme from Newcastle University provides a unique opportunity to explore and develop your creative writing skills through practise, revision and discussion.

Creative Writing
This Creative Writing programme offered by Teesside University approaches creative writing from a variety of perspectives - including fiction, poetry, life writing and drama - to explore how writers operate and how you can become an independent writer in professional publishing, performance and writing within community, educational and therapeutic contexts.
Black British Literature
This ground-breaking Black British Literature programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, is timely and necessary, taking black British writing seriously as a discipline.
Creative Writing and Contemporary Studies
Birkbeck, University of London's MA Creative Writing and Contemporary Studies is run by experienced and forward-thinking teachers who have been enabling dynamic groups of students to improve their creative work and develop as writers for nearly two decades.
Screenwriting
MA Screenwriting from MetFilm School is designed to enable you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a writer in today’s screen industries.
Creative and Critical Writing
The Masters in Creative and Critical Writing offered by University of Suffolk seeks to advance current research in English studies by exploring the meaningful, complex and conceptually challenging relationships between creative and critical discourses.
Magazine Journalism
Build essential skills in magazine journalism by learning to produce online and print publications. The Magazine Journalism MA from City St George's, University of London also requires you to take up to seven weeks of relevant work experience, giving valuable practical experience and potentially the first step of a career.

Creative Writing
Enhance your skills with a master's in creative writing at the University of Southampton. This programme challenges you to cross boundaries and become an expert in 5 areas of contemporary writing: fiction, scriptwriting, creative non-fiction, writing for young people and poetry.
Creative Writing
The University of Manchester offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing, designed for a one-year full-time or part-time study. This programme provides students with the opportunity to learn from distinguished writers and poets, enhancing their creative skills in a supportive environment.

Screenwriting (by research)
Put your creative skills into practice, working from an initial story idea to the final creative project with the Screenwriting (by research) programme from University of York.

Theatre Studies (Playwriting)
The Theatre Studies (Playwriting) degree offered at University of Essex is led by a vibrant group of playwrights and theatre practitioners who all work professionally in the theatre industry alongside their University teaching.