Creative Writing MA, PGCert
Newcastle University · Newcastle, United Kingdom
About this programme
Our PGCert and MA in Creative Writing provide a unique opportunity to explore and develop your creative writing skills through practice, revision and discussion.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £25,900 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5 · PTE Academic 70
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Usually a 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject such as: creative writing English literature drama screenwriting. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications. Along with your application you will be asked to submit examples of your creative writing, either two short stories (up to 2,500 words each), six poems (up to 12 pages) or a script (up to 10 pages). Those who complete the PGCert can choose to transfer to the second year of our part time MA.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (14)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Newcastle-India Leadership and Innovation ScholarshipsFully funded
- North American Athlete ScholarshipPartial funding · Deadline 31 July 2026
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Charles Wallace India Trust ScholarshipsPartial funding
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders ScholarshipPartial funding · Throughout the academic year before degree start