Overview
Why choose this programme
We’re at the forefront of new knowledge in fields including literature, translation, language, linguistics, creative writing, and film studies. With a strong focus on research and writing in international contexts, the Creative Writing programme of the University of Surrey can provide you with a network of research links and support for your professional or academic career.
Our research in modern and contemporary writing is diverse and includes both literary-critical and creative work. Our approach to contemporary writing encourages the connection between creative artists and literary critics and theorists. In particular, we explore: the work of living writers; the tradition and future of innovative writing; the environment and climate change; the nature of publishing as an innovative and radical political enterprise; medical humanities; literature and the body; questions of literary and political freedom; and distinctions between ‘genre’ and ‘literary’ fiction.
Our diverse mix of subject specialities means we’re a vibrant and imaginative community with lots of opportunity for intellectual exchange.
Programme Structure
Research themes- Experimental poetry
- Historical prose fiction
- Literary prose fiction
- Contemporary commercial/genre prose fiction.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are expected to hold a good first degree (a minimum 2:1 or equivalent) and an MA in a relevant topic. In exceptional cases, students with a good first degree will be considered for Creative Writing where there is a substantial or promising creative portfolio.
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in each component (or equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
18600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.
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