Creative Writing MSc

The Creative Writing degree program provides a comprehensive academic and theoretical framework designed to explore the linguistic fabric and systemic organization of contemporary literature. Positioned at the critical intersection of artistic practice and critical theory, the curriculum focuses on the systematic study of how structured narratives and poetic forms can resolve complex creative challenges. This analytical training is essential for career paths in professional authorship, editorial management, or literary consultancy. By engaging with these foundational subjects, students develop the critical reasoning skills required to understand the impact of the written word on the evolving landscape of global culture.

Throughout the duration of the one-year program, the university ensures that participants engage with a supportive international community of writers in the first UNESCO World City of Literature. The curriculum facilitates a deep investigation into fiction or poetry, providing the technical tools necessary to master weekly workshops and craft-based seminars. Students gain the expertise to critically assess published works through literature option courses while contributing to the student anthology, 'From Arthur’s Seat.' This rigorous training ensures that individuals are prepared to provide evidence-based insights into their own creative process, culminating in an extended manuscript developed under expert editorial supervision.