Coventry University · Full-time
Creative Writing MA
Choose your start date. You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year. About the course: This course focuses on new and emerging genres of writing, as well as writing for digital media and platforms, including streaming, video games and ot…
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School of Social Science and Humanities · Language and area studies
Choose your start date. You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year. About the course: This course focuses on new and emerging genres of writing, as well as writing for digital media and platforms, including streaming, video games and other interactive narratives, graphic novels, the contemporary novel, and creative non-fiction. It will appeal to applicants from a broad range of educational backgrounds who wish to hone their craft in writing for contemporary and emerging industries and sectors. - Learn to write for diverse media and platforms, with a focus on industry-specific storytelling techniques and audience engagement. - Explore the relationship between technology, authorship and creativity, examining digital tools, AI and emerging narrative options in modern industries. - Develop professionally through collaboration, portfolio creation, and insights from industry experts, gaining skills to market, pitch, and publish your work effectively. Why you should study this course: - Writing skills: develop specialist creative writing skills and competency in particular genres to meet the growing demand in the publishing, film, television, streaming, new media, games and video games industries. - Opportunities: get involved in opportunities to work with local, national and international collaborators, which have in the past included Ubisoft, HMP Rye Hill, local government and charity organisations, and culture and heritage organisations. Other opportunities with publishers and literary agents could help prepare you for a creative or research-based career.2 - Learning: take part in a student-led learning journey, with tailored coursework and learning outcomes that align with industry standards. - Creativity: bring your creative vision to life by turning your film script, radio play or interactive narrative into a full production. Gain hands-on experience in bringing stories to audiences, working through the entire process from concept to completion. - Employability: successfully graduate with a diverse portfolio of work to present to clients and employers. Collaborations Endorsement by the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) Coventry University and the RSA have collaborated on a module concerning social and ethical responsibility. You will be entitled to a 12-month fellowship of the RSA so you can access all RSA resources and platforms during your period of study. Once you have successfully passed the Professional Practice and Innovation module, you will receive an RSA digital credential. For the latest information, please view our website.
Getting in
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An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline. We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.
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