Course summary
Writing a novel is on most bucket lists, but very few people make their dream a reality. Our fully flexible online MA enables you to develop your novel at your own pace, at times to suit your lifestyle, from anywhere in the world. You’ll be supported throughout by acclaimed novelists, who are experienced creative writing lecturers with valuable industry links. Course highlights -Our teaching team are all experienced creative writing lecturers as well as being novelists – they include novelist, critic and TV director/producer Dr Adam Lively and fantasy novelist/critic Dr Adam Dalton. -You’ll be learning with state-of-the-art distance learning tools and 24-hour web support through our innovative online platform -Creative writing at Middlesex has strong links with the publishing industry, including hosting the annual North London Story Festival, which has included appearances by writers such as former poet laureate Carol-Anne Duffy, novelist David Nicholls and Booker Prize shortlisted author Stephen Kelman. -As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module
Modules
Modules: Writing as a Novelist - 30 Credits - Compulsory Reading as a Novelist - 30 Credits - Compulsory Research for Fiction - 30 Credits - Compulsory Developing the Novel - 30 Credits - Compulsory Dissertation - 60 Credits - Compulsory
Entry requirements
2:2 (hons degree) or equivalent qualification
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With at least 6.0 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | With at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 58 | With at least 51 in all components |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7800* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7800* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7800* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7800* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7800* | Year 1 |
| EU | £7800* | Year 1 |
| International | £7800* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
At Middlesex, we have a range of funding and loan options available to ensure you are able to attend university, whatever your financial background. Tuition fees vary for UK, EU and International students. More information about fees for the course you are interested in studying can be found at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/novel-writing
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT