This course gives you the freedom to tailor your studies to suit your own interests. Option modules make up the majority of the degree. You can choose to focus solely on different forms of creative practice through our creative writing modules. Or you can combine them with wider literature and arts and creative technologies modules.
You'll study a core module that will give you the foundation needed to succeed at Masters-level study. You'll also learn to write and present research, as well as think about how the skills you gain throughout your degree will prepare you for a career.
In the creative writing option modules, you'll explore different forms of writing in practical, workshop settings. Peer discussion is at the forefront of your learning. This will be central to your development as a writer.
On this course, you'll study one core modules and four option modules. At least two of the option modules must be creative writing modules. You can also choose up to two option modules from the Department of English and Related Literature, and School of Arts and Creative Technologies.
You'll study one core modules:
You'll choose at least two creative writing modules from the list below:
You can also choose up to two general option modules from the Department of English and Related Literature, and School of Arts and Creative Technologies. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
Your extended project offers you the chance to undertake an independent piece in a writing specialism of your choosing. For example, a work of prose, poetry, scriptwriting or a collection of short pieces.
You'll use the skills you've gained throughout the course to devise your own writing strategies and carry them out in your work. This includes considering character and dialogue, plot and action, narrative and structure, voice and image, and how they are created and developed. You'll then critically analyse your work with insight and self-awareness.
The creative piece will be either 11,000-13,000 words of prose or script, 16-20 pages of poetry, or another agreed equivalent. This will accompany a 3,000 word critical essay that relates your practice to key texts, ideas, and the research and development process behind it.
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You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
You'll study your creative writing option modules in workshops. These will help cultivate discussions with your peers, which is key to strengthening your development as a writer. The rest of your modules will be taught in small-group seminars. These are a supportive environment where collaboration is also at the forefront of the sessions.
Following your own academic path is at the heart of this course. You'll choose from a range of modules, both practical and more critical. Some modules may involve performance work of various kinds.
You'll have access to a range of specialist facilities to support your studies.
Thin Ice Press is English's in-house printing studio, whose iron presses chart the evolution of print from 1838-1926. You'll gain opportunities to experience the relationship between writing and printing practices through publication, practice-led research, teaching, and workshops.
Facilities in The School of Arts and Creative Technologies include:
You will be based in the Department of English and Related Literature , on Campus West.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements .
You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses . These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.
The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.
After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York .
You can apply and send all your documentation online. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start it, save it and finish it later.
As part of your application, you'll submit two 6-10 page writing samples. You can either submit two literary-critical samples, or one literary-critical sample and one creative writing sample. The creative writing piece can be 3000 words, or 10-12 double-spaced pages.
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