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    Creative Writing and the Writing Industries

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    Loughborough, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £25,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Loughborough, GB. Tuition is £25,000.

    About the program

    The program covers creative writing workshops in fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry, along with professional development in publishing pathways, professional practices, cultural communications, and roles in heritage, community arts, and events. It includes training in research skills and a dissertation.

    Focus: coursework
    7th for English (Complete University Guide 2025)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Term 2026
    Aug 14, 2026
    Fall 2026
    Aug 24, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Standard University requirement: Overall score of 88 with not less than 21 in each test (tests prior to 2026); some departments may require higher.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Some Schools/Departments may require higher.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £9,360.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University is £25,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University online or in-person?
    Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University is offered in-person.
    How long does Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University take to complete?
    Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Second-class degree (2:2 / 55%) or above in a relevant subject
    What work-permit options follow Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University?
    Post-completion work rights for Creative Writing and the Writing Industries at Loughborough University: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)