Creative Writing: Writing the City

Course overview

This MA focuses on London as a source of creative material and examines the city through fiction, poetry, non-fiction and drama. Students develop their writing through workshops, critical study, professional development and a substantial writing project.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Subject

English and Creative Writing

Duration

12 months

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£18,000 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

£5,500

City

London

Country

England

Campus

Regent

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 in a humanities-based discipline plus proven interest/commitment to language and creative writing; applicants without standard qualifications may be considered on relevant professional experience/talent. Portfolio up to 10,000 words required; selected candidates interview. IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Scholarships & discounts

4000

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Live interview

Course modules

• Focuses entirely on London as subject matter across genres, combining practical workshops, theory, professional development and opportunities to engage with London's writing and publishing scene.