Embark on your journey as a writer with the Creative Writing MA at De Montfort University, a postgraduate degree designed for those passionate about honing their craft and exploring the multifaceted world of literary expression. This practice-led course invites you to delve into creative writing as a practice research discipline, encouraging innovative approaches to articulating your unique voice and thematic concerns. You will engage with contemporary issues in creativity, identity, and the relationship between aesthetics and politics, pushing the boundaries of traditional academic writing and developing a critical understanding of your own creative priorities.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, your learning experience will be structured around intensive seven-week blocks, allowing for deep focus on individual modules such as 'Articulating Practice' and 'Icebergs and Audience'. You will develop your individual projects through exploratory techniques and gain insights into the writing ecosystem, preparing you for professional contexts like publishing, pedagogy, and self-publication. You will graduate with a portfolio of work, including an extended dissertation, and the confidence to articulate your practice for diverse audiences, positioning you for a dynamic career in the creative industries.