Course summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- You will become part of Kingston’s thriving community, with events such as readings, lectures from published authors, editors and agents, masterclasses and enriching discussions.
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to Kingston University’s publication, Ripple, which includes fiction, poetry, reviews and creative nonfiction and is edited by students on the course.
- You can study via distance learning in virtual forums and classrooms to suit your schedule, meaning you will not have to relocate or give up your job.
- Workshop in Popular Genre Writing
- Writing the Contemporary
- Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers
Modules
Example modules: Workshop in Popular Genre Writing; Writing the Contemporary; Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises portfolios and a dissertation. The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course in each full time or part time year: Coursework: 100%
Entry requirements
We normally expect applicants to have: a second class degree or above, or equivalent, in creative writing, English literature, literature and language, drama or theatre studies or a similar subject; and/or a demonstrable interest in creative writing. You must also submit a 3,000-word sample of creative writing, a personal statement (1,000 words).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9860 | Year 1 |
| England | £9860 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9860 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9860 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9860 | Year 1 |
| International | £16200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ