The MA in Creative Writing and English Literature at the University of Hull offers you the opportunity to deeply engage with literary study while honing your own craft as a writer. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those who wish to explore the power of language, understand societal and cultural narratives, and develop sophisticated research methodologies. You will delve into diverse literary themes, from gender in popular culture and Shakespearean transformations to the urgent issues of climate fiction and the craft of creative non-fiction, preparing you for advanced academic and creative pursuits.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is structured over one year, allowing you to immerse yourself in a rich academic environment. Your learning will be guided by published scholars and authors, with compulsory modules in Research, Creativity and Engagement, and a substantial Creative Writing Portfolio. You will also select optional modules to tailor your studies, choosing from areas like writing short stories or the novel. You will graduate with a polished portfolio of creative work and a strong foundation in literary analysis, ready to pursue careers in publishing, journalism, education, or further doctoral research.