The Creative Writing MA at Nottingham Trent University is your opportunity to hone your craft and navigate the complexities of the literary marketplace. This postgraduate degree is designed for aspiring writers who are ready to develop their unique voice and engage critically with the writing and publishing industries. You will immerse yourself in a vibrant academic community, working alongside award-winning authors, experienced tutors, and industry professionals. Through focused workshops and lectures, you will explore key issues and trends in contemporary writing, enhancing your technical abilities across a range of genres.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, this Master's degree offers a dynamic learning experience. You will participate in small group workshops tailored to your chosen specialisms, such as fiction, poetry, or writing for stage, radio, and screen. A significant component of the course is the dissertation, where you will produce an extended piece of creative work, such as a novel, screenplay, or poetry collection, with dedicated supervision. You will graduate with a polished portfolio and a comprehensive understanding of the literary industries, prepared for professional writing careers or further postgraduate study.