The Creative Writing: Writing the City MA at the University of Westminster is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the urban environment as a source of literary inspiration and practice. This postgraduate programme is ideal for you if you are passionate about exploring the complexities of city life and translating those experiences into compelling narratives across fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. You will delve into critical theories of place and space, honing your storytelling craft within a dynamic metropolitan context, and gain essential skills for a writing career.
This full-time, one-year Master's degree is delivered on campus, offering an engaging, workshop-based learning experience. You will develop your writing through core modules such as 'City Stories and Dramas' and 'Mapping and Imagining the City', alongside practical training in 'The Writing Business'. Your studies culminate in a significant 'Writing Project', allowing you to showcase your developed skills. You will graduate with a Master's qualification and a strong portfolio, prepared for diverse career paths in publishing, journalism, or further academic pursuits.