Embark on your journey as a creative non-fiction writer with the MA Creative Writing Non-Fiction at the University of East Anglia, a distinguished postgraduate programme designed for storytellers passionate about memoir, biography, travel writing, and autofiction. This course is ideal for those seeking to refine their craft within a vibrant literary community and gain a professional edge in a dynamic field. You will explore the art of narrative, develop essential research methodologies, and engage with the principles of creative writing, all within a supportive academic environment that fosters experimentation and critical analysis of contemporary non-fiction works.
This full-time, on-campus MA is studied over one year, immersing you in weekly workshops and one-to-one tutorials with award-winning authors. You will delve into modules such as "The Life of the Book," "Writing the First Person," and "Creative Writing Research Methodology," alongside optional specialisms. A significant component is your dissertation, potentially the foundation for a future book, developed under expert supervision. You will graduate with a Masters Degree, equipped with a polished portfolio and industry insights, ready to pursue careers as biographers, essayists, or memoirists, benefiting from UEA's strong connections to the publishing world.