MA Creative Writing (Distance Learning)

Lancaster University offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing designed for individuals who wish to deepen their understanding and practice of writing. This program is available through distance learning, allowing students to study flexibly from anywhere in the world. It provides a comprehensive approach to creative writing, encouraging the development of individual writing projects and critical engagement with contemporary literature and theory. The course aims to foster a strong writing voice and craft across various genres, including fiction and potentially other forms depending on student interest. Students will engage with module content, participate in online discussions, and submit written work, all while receiving guidance from experienced academics and writers. The distance learning format is structured to support independent study while maintaining a sense of community through online interaction.

Curriculum

The MA Creative Writing is delivered entirely online, typically over two years of part-time study. The curriculum is designed to build your writing skills and critical awareness through a series of modules and a substantial independent writing project.

1. Year 1
   • Writing Project 1
   • Craft and Criticism
   • Writing Project 2
2. Year 2
   • Dissertation/Major Writing Project

Careers

Graduates of the MA Creative Writing program are equipped with advanced writing skills and a critical understanding of literary practice, opening doors to a variety of career paths in creative and related industries.

• Author (novelist, poet, short story writer)
• Screenwriter
• Editor
• Publisher
• Copywriter
• Journalist
• Content Creator
• Arts Administrator