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    Creative Writing

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    Cambridge, GBMStIn-person2 years
    £32,436.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    180
    Credits
    £85.00
    App fee

    Creative Writing at University of Cambridge is a 180-credit, 2-year, in-person MSt program based in Cambridge, GB. Tuition is £32,436.

    About the program

    Part-time master's program over two years with pathways in fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and multi-disciplinary. Includes intensive teaching residentials and focuses on developing creative writing skills through modules taught by published writers.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

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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 at University of Cambridge cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Creative Writing at University of Cambridge is £32,436 across 180 required credits.
    Is Creative Writing at University of Cambridge online or in-person?
    Creative Writing at University of Cambridge is offered in-person.
    How long does Creative Writing at University of Cambridge take to complete?
    Creative Writing at University of Cambridge is structured around 2 years and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Creative Writing at University of Cambridge?
    Per the program's published guidance: a good UK 2.1 honours degree
    What work-permit options follow Creative Writing at University of Cambridge?
    Post-completion work rights for Creative Writing at University of Cambridge: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)