The MA Creative Writing at the University of Limerick is designed for aspiring writers eager to hone their craft and understand the journey from manuscript to publication. You will delve into the work of established authors, critically analyse the components of successful creative writing, and develop effective revision strategies. This postgraduate programme is ideal if you are passionate about storytelling and seek to refine your understanding of the writing, redrafting, submission, and publication processes within the contemporary literary landscape.
This Master's degree is studied full-time on campus over one academic year, immersing you in a dynamic writing environment. Your learning will involve core modules like Creative Writing 1 and 2, Applied Editing, and a significant individual creative writing project culminating in a dissertation. You will also have the opportunity to explore electives such as Literary Modernism or Writing Memoir, Biography and Autobiography. You will graduate with a polished portfolio and a deep understanding of the creative and editorial skills essential for a career in writing and publishing.