Creative Writing and Publishing

The Creative Writing and Publishing MA is designed for aspiring writers and publishing professionals who wish to develop their creative practice while gaining insight into the contemporary publishing landscape. The programme combines creative writing, critical analysis, and industry-focused knowledge, enabling students to produce original work while understanding how writing reaches audiences.

Students develop their writing across a range of forms and genres, such as fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and scriptwriting, supported by workshops, peer feedback, and critical reflection. Emphasis is placed on developing an individual voice, refining craft skills, and engaging thoughtfully with literary and cultural contexts.

Alongside creative practice, the course provides a strong grounding in publishing studies. Students explore key aspects of the industry, including editorial processes, publishing models, digital publishing, marketing, authorship, and intellectual property. This dual focus ensures graduates understand both the creative and commercial dimensions of writing.

The programme adopts a practice-led approach supported by research and professional development. Students build transferable skills in editing, collaboration, project management, and presentation, while gaining insight into professional pathways within writing and publishing.

A final major project allows students to produce a substantial creative work or a practice-based project, often accompanied by critical commentary. Graduates of the Creative Writing and Publishing MA are well prepared for careers as writers, editors, content creators, publishers, and communications professionals, as well as for further academic study at doctoral level.