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    MA Creative Writing

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    Southampton, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £26,200.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Southampton, GB. Tuition is £26,200.

    About the program

    Develops skills in fiction, scriptwriting, creative non-fiction, writing for young people, and poetry. Includes compulsory creative project with 15,000 word thesis and critical commentary, plus optional modules.

    Focus: both
    6th for research quality (Complete University Guide 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £10,424.00
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    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 MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton is £26,200.
    Is MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton online or in-person?
    MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton is offered in-person.
    How long does MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton take to complete?
    MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 degree
    What work-permit options follow MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton?
    Post-completion work rights for MA Creative Writing at University of Southampton: 24 months Graduate Route (UK)