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MA Creative Writing: Innovation and Experiment

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On our MA Creative Writing programme you will develop work at the cutting-edge of new and evolving practices. You will take your creative writing to the next level so that it really stands out, making it unique and distinctively attractive to the current market.

You will do this by playing to your strengths as a creative writer while engaging with fundamental issues in theories of literature and creative practice. The course offers exactly what the name suggests – it opens your mind, allows you to explore philosophical writing and challenges you to critically reflect critically upon your own creative work.

This masters in Creative Writing course will be of interest to writers of prose, poetry, scripts, hybrid and visual forms. You will not be required to commit to any one form, and will have the opportunity to move between or mix forms if you wish.

And whether you choose to study full-time or part-time, as a creative writing postgraduate student studying at Salford, you’ll be surrounded by inspiring creatives from across a range of disciplines. Manchester’s creative hub is a vibrant and exciting place to study, build community and nurture your writing talent.

• Learn from award-winning, internationally-recognised writers and performers
• Have the freedom to develop your own projects and inject your writing with the rigour and depth needed to work in the creative industry
• Graduate with a strong portfolio of work that can be used to establish your reputation as a creative writer

Learn more about our MA Creative Writing courses by signing up to one of our open days. If there are any questions you would like to ask in the meantime, contact course enquiries or take a look at the other English courses we offer at Salford.

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Many of our graduates participate actively in literary culture through organising and entering literary competitions, setting up and editing anthologies, publishing work elsewhere, and taking up internships with publishers of poetry and fiction or in arts administration.

Whether our students are writers of experimental prose, poetry or script, mixed-media creators, visual text makers or performance artists, we prepare Creative Writing MA graduates for a life in the creative industries, offering instruction on production and project funding bids, PhD applications, and journal writing.

The course benefits from a programme of visiting writers to the English Subject Group. In addition, at least two workshops per academic year are convened by key figures in innovative writing. Past visitors have included: Lucy Burnett, Robert Sheppard, Phil Davenport, Allen Fisher, Camille Martin, Carrie Etter, Philip Kuhn, Tony Trehy and Christine Kennedy.

Other industry links are Carcanet Press who offer one week’s internship in their marketing department, Arts Council England, International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Streetcake experimental writing magazine, Knives Forks and Spoons Poetry Press, Portico Library and Working Class Movement Library.

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Applicants to this course must have a good honours degree (2.2) in English literature, language or a related subject; We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The University of Salford is an innovative, modern university located in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. Students at Salford benefit from the expertise of top academics and an array of industry contacts on the university’s taught and research courses. Students who study at Salford will join a postgraduate community of more than 3,000 students from over 150 countries worldwide, contributing directly to the university’s domestic... more

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Creative Writing (Multidiscipline)

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Unleash your inner storyteller and explore the diverse world of creative writing with the University of Salford’s BA (Hons) Creative Writing (Multidiscipline) program. This three-year, full-time degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a versatile writer, fostering creativity, imagination, and a strong foundation across various writing genres.

Embrace Multiple Genres: Delve into the exciting world of fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, journalism, and more. Experiment with diverse forms of creative expression and discover your unique writing voice.

Master Storytelling Fundamentals: Develop a solid foundation in narrative structure, character development, dialogue writing, and plot construction. Hone your editing and proofreading skills to craft polished and impactful pieces.

Industry-Informed Curriculum: Learn from experienced writers and academics who stay current with the evolving creative writing landscape. Gain practical insights and explore the professional opportunities open to creative writers.

Go Beyond the Text: Explore multimedia storytelling formats like screenwriting and explore the potential of integrating visuals and sound with your written narratives. Develop an understanding of the contemporary media landscape.

Project-Based Learning: Develop your writing skills through engaging creative writing projects. Receive personalized feedback on your work and participate in workshops that foster collaboration and critical thinking.

Professional Development: Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the creative writing industry. Learn about publishing options, literary agents, copyright law, and self-promotion strategies.

Develop Valuable Skills: Hone your creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Strengthen your research, communication, and collaboration skills.

Graduates emerge as versatile writers prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:

• Fiction writing (novels, short stories, children’s literature)
• Scriptwriting for film, television, or theater
• Content writing and copywriting for marketing or advertising
• Journalism and creative non-fiction writing
• Editing and publishing
• Teaching creative writing
• Further studies in creative writing, literature, or related fields (e.g., journalism, media studies)

If the university or college still has places available after the deadline, you can apply, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered. Tuition fee for UK students is €10,800.

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High School Diploma with a combined score of SAT I of at least 1260 with an individual minimum score in mathematics of 570 /800 and an individual minimum score of 610/800 in the evidence-based reading and writing section; or ACT with a score of at least 26; or grade 3, 3, 4 in three Advanced Placement Tests (APs) in specified subjects; or SAT II in three specified subjects at 575 or better (we will accept tests interchangeably as long as in total three subject areas are covered).

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Why Study a Creative Course at the University of Salford

Posted by: James Doyle

Tags: International Students ; Manchester ; School of Arts Media and Creative Technology ; social life

November 22, 2023

It can feel daunting to pursue a creative degree if you feel family or societal pressure to follow a more traditional career path, or perhaps like I did, you might feel unsure whether you have the skills to succeed in the industry.

When I turned 18, I had loose aspirations of becoming a journalist. I always loved reading news articles, particularly ones focused on football so I thought I would find a career in journalism fulfilling. However, when I first arrived in Salford and saw MediaCity, I was determined that this was the right career path for me.

To see the bold ITV logo located on the same building as the university, to study amongst a thriving media and digital industry, to hear of the prospect of seasoned journalists or creative professionals lecturing you, it really does make you feel inspired. 

Whether you’re passionate about design, media, music or any of the arts, there are so many amazing experiences to have at Salford as a creative student. I’ve shared some of the key reasons below:

Exciting campuses

MediaCity is a wonderful place for all creatives. This campus is where our film, TV and media, creative digital media and gaming students are taught, but no matter what course you study at Salford, you can make use of all the facilities here if you want to. This campus is next to the BBC, ITV and 250 other media and digital companies as well as having state-of-the-art radio and TV studios, libraries and incredible study rooms. 

Students who want to study art, design, fashion, performance, dance or music will learn in a futuristic building on our Peel Park campus, the New Adelphi. The New Adelphi was opened in 2016, after costing £55m.

But even if you don’t study one of the courses in the New Adelphi building, you can still easily enjoy the incredible facilities by attending plays and musicals at the venue. Multiple events are hosted each week, and the best part is that you can choose how much you pay ranging from £3 to £10, which helps students balance their money.

Salford: a diverse and welcoming community

The amazing campuses and proximity to creative organisations mean that the University of Salford boasts an incredible space for students to succeed, but this doesn’t mean much if the area you live in doesn’t reflect your individuality . Salford and Manchester are incredibly diverse cities and there are so many things for people of all backgrounds to enjoy and feel welcome.

Manchester International Festival is an international festival that began in 2007 which celebrates music from all around the world and has hosted its events in car parks and concert halls. From 2023 it moved to Factory International and has been hosted here every other year since.

Salford also hosts Sounds from the Other City which is an annual festival which celebrates new music and art. It is extremely inclusive and very welcoming. It features independent music, so it is a great opportunity for all types of musicians.

The University of Salford also hosts cultural celebrations. Recent events include Navaratri carnival celebrations from the Indian society and Salford Celebrates World Africa Day from the International Office.

The area – Manchester

Although you will be studying in Salford, which is an amazing city in its own right, Manchester is just a quick 20-minute walk away, and an incredible place which can certainly reflect your creativity.

The Northern Quarter is a beautiful area, which has amazing places to explore art and culture, eat, drink and socialise. The red brick graffiti-laden backstreets also reflect the freedom and creativity the area encourages. 

The Northern Quarter is also the home of “hipsters”, and the bars and cafe’s certainly reflect that. A hipster can be described as someone who thinks freely and encourages people to be authentically themselves.

Also, be sure not to be misled and believe that at a UK university you must drink alcohol to fit in. There are many fun activities you can get up to without drinking alcohol. Big Hands in Manchester is a venue which often hosts jazz nights and can be a great place to attend for music events. The inside is decorated with vinyls and it’s certainly an aesthetically pleasing place. 

Eastern Bloc and Flok are also great café’s that serve food all day. They have a beautiful outdoor seating area that looks onto Stevenson Square, and is one of the best places to meet new people in the city and people watch.

Haus in Fallowfield is similarly welcoming to students. You can head in at any point throughout the day for some pizza and spend time at a bar which is run by and loved by students. If you want a later evening It also regularly hosts jazz and comedy nights. 

Experience Your Industry

Whilst at university, particularly if you are studying a creative course, it is important to relate the theories you are taught to industry practice. Although a lot of courses won’t make placements compulsory, some do, and it is important to utilise the University’s connections to industry as much as possible.

The majority of creative courses at Salford are taught by ex-practitioners, or professionals still involved in their respective industries. Therefore, a lot of them will have contacts that you can take advantage of to get placements.

As well as this, the university has a guide on how to acquire a placement on the main website. If this doesn’t give you enough help then there’s also the Careers and Enterprise Team, who you can meet with, and they can give you guidance on obtaining work experience.

Another element of the University of Salford that also makes it attractive to creative students is the practicality of teaching. The majority of creative courses offer many ways to equip you with the skills needed for working, including working on placements, live projects, and hearing from industry professionals.

Collaborating and meeting new people

As a creative at Salford, it isn’t about writing notes and attending lectures, it’s about discussion, collaboration and practical working.

As well as opportunities to collaborate with industry, students often get the chance to work with students on other courses too. For example, creative writing courses and journalism with PR often collaborate with the journalism courses, for specific modules that overlap, mainly in the first year of studying but also in the second year in some cases.

These interactive elements of the courses help you to refine your skills whilst working alongside the wider creative community at Salford.

Future plans in a hub of creativity

After studying a BA or an MA at Salford, you will have built the connections and skills you need to open yourself up to a world of great opportunities.

Manchester is recognised as one of Europe’s largest creative, digital and tech hubs and many major employers in e-commerce and media are located here. Plus, MediaCity, is Europe’s largest purpose-built media location with worldwide media companies located here, alongside other big players such as Brazen PR, Citypress and Manchester Evening News.

So it’s the perfect place for international students to attend and take advantage of the Graduate Visa. A graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least two years after graduating to work or look for work, allowing you to gain even more UK work experience.

Also, if you’re struggling for employment after graduating, then our Careers and Enterprise team are there to help you for life. You will have access to their services for as long as you need them.

Hopefully, after reading this you will be as inspired as I was after my first visit to MediaCity. Salford and Manchester are diverse, vibrant cities that welcome students with open arms and it is definitely a place that will reflect your creativity.

International students can find out more about studying a creative course at Salford .

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We provide regular workshops, along with more immersive, six week courses, for those who seek to practice expressive and creative writing on a more regular basis. Whether you have a chronic health condition, or would just love to try expressive and creative writing to help with your general wellbeing, you are most welcome to come along and connect with our evolving community.

You may be asking, why should I look to Writing for Wellbeing and Creative Writing to help with my health condition? Well, there are around 15 million people in England who suffer from a long-term or chronic health condition, and various studies, including one from US Public Health, have found that expressive and creative writing can lead to improvements in physical health. It has also shown that patients experienced reduced visits to doctors, better immune functioning, reduction of pain, stress and depression, as well as various improvements in general health and wellness. Writing in such a way can serve as both a vehicle of alleviating the burden of chronic disease, as well as for general wellbeing in otherwise healthy individual.  

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In this interactive CPD session aimed at secondary Drama teachers, Pilot will advise how to use our learning resources to enrich classroom learning, and how best to support students in writing about Run, Rebel for the Live Theatre component of their GCSE and A level exams. The online session will look at key extracts from the production, and moments of acting and design in detail. In addition, the CPD will give practical teaching strategies for studying the performance of Run, Rebel.

To complement the national touring production of Run, Rebel, Pilot has produced free learning resources, which include: synopsis and themes, practical creative exercises and activities, video interviews with creatives, photographs of the production, filmed extracts to watch again, and information about environmental sustainability: https://pilot-theatre.com/production/run-rebel-2024/

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BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline - English Literature and Creative Writing route

Our English Literature and Creative Writing route will help you unlock your potential as a writer by developing your creative writing while exploring all kinds of different literature. 

BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline  at the University of Salford offers an environment in which your talent will be nurtured and valued. The degree is designed so that you can pick the route that is right for you, tailored to your interests. This English Literature and Creative Writing route is for enthusiastic readers and writers looking to enhance their skills as creative practitioners, sharpening their critical skills through essay writing and project work.  

At Salford, our creative writing staff are professional and practising writers with interests as diverse as experimental poetry, thriller novels and writing for television. Our English literature staff have expertise in a range of subjects from fantasy writing, children’s fiction and young adult fiction, Victorian literature, 21st century women’s writing and post-colonial literature. English Literature at Salford combines a strong historical grounding in early modern periods and movements in literature including Romanticism and Modernism, with attention to contemporary themes including identity and representation, artificial intelligence, the digital self, and the environment. 

The course also offers career-focused options such as creative community projects, a work placement opportunity, the chance to study abroad, and masterclasses from professional writers and editors. Past masterclasses have involved professionals from the BBC, Harper Collins, Hachette, and authors including Kit De Waal, Jackie Kay, and Emma Flint.

Apply through UCAS for BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline: course code Q307, institution code S03. 

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Use the dropdown boxes below to explore the kind of modules that may be available to you on the course if you choose the English Literature and Creative Writing route. Some will be core, and then you'll have the flexibility to pick and choose others to tailor your learning to your specific interests.

Critical Skills in the Twenty-First Century

In this module, you will be introduced to the skills required for life in contemporary society. The module covers skills such as the following: argumentation, critical thinking, and clarity in written expression. Critical skills are practiced through the filter of “big ideas,” ranging from artificial intelligence to ecocriticism.

Discovering Literature

Writing and storytelling are as vital now as they have been since history began to be recorded by writers and storytellers. In this module, you will explore and learn about the importance of these fundamentals of literature from different approaches, different forms, different periods, and in their use in various media across time.

The Writer's Practice

Start your writing life by exploring the creative process in a range of mediums: poetry, prose fiction, playwriting and memoir. You will be challenged to define your territory as a writer and inspired by new creative processes. In your first year at Salford, you experiment with all your talents and discover your own writing practice. 

The Romantic Period: The Sublime and the Gothic

Study literature emerging in a time of revolution and consider themes such as the rights of man, of woman, and of slaves, the sublime, childhood, empire, the self, and the gothic. This literary period refines and develops literary forms and styles from previous eras, as well as pursuing artistic experimentation, so this route explores language and form in detail in relation to key themes within their historical and cultural context.

Victorian Literature: Progress and Panic

You will enhance your skills in close analysis, studying 19th Century writing within a range of historical and theoretical contexts. Texts include novels, poetry, and non-fiction and the route covers a range of issues including class, culture, urban experience, women’s writing, decadence and identity.

You will choose 40 credits from these Creative Writing modules:

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This module explores the formal, conceptual and ideological complexities of the modernist period and addresses themes such as the decentred self, the city, the role of tradition, the relationship between gender and writing, the use of myth, and the interaction of national identity and cosmopolitanism.

Postmodernism

This module explores recent and contemporary texts in relation to critical issues such as authorship, narrative structure, linear progression, and identity. Selected texts will include novels, films and short stories.  

Final Portfolio

This is a double creative writing module that runs throughout your final year. Here you can undertake a self-directed project in the genre(s) of your choosing, while giving and receiving feedback in a supportive workshop environment. By the end of the module you should have 6,000 words (or equivalent) of highly polished creative work.

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What's the literature and creative writing scene like in Greater Manchester?

We're proud that Greater Manchester's literary and theatrical history is etched on the world map. Greater Manchester has produced iconic writers such as Thomas De Quincey, Howard Jacobson, Elizabeth Gaskell, Anthony Burgess, Jeanette Winterson and Lemn Sissay. 

There is a thriving creative writing scene here covering all kinds of genres, and regular literary festivals and events that are a great source of inspiration and ambition for our students. There are also lots of bookshops, libraries and archives to be explored. 

Do you have any social channels I can follow you on?

The English department have a Instagram , Twitter and Facebook account you can follow so you can see the great things our staff get up to. 

How can I best prepare for my studies at the University of Salford?

If you're taking one of our degrees with Creative Writing in the title, our tutor David Savill (a famous published novelist) recommends that you keep working on your writing, so you have a readymade store of work to draw on in your first year workshops.

If you're taking a degree with drama in the title, Szilvi Naray-Davey (actress, translator and programme leader for Drama) recommends that you try your best to take in as many plays as you can, whether in person or online.

If you're taking a degree with Literature in the title, you should focus on the writing that makes you happy - there is space for a personal, focused project in the final year dissertation.

If you're taking a degree with Language in the title, listen for the language all around you - whether that's children in your family learning their first words or different accents you encounter. Start noticing language in the world and note down anything you find interesting so your expert tutors can explain it.

What career pathways have Salford graduates followed?

You may be asking 'what can you do with an English degree?' Our students go into so many wonderful careers: writing, public relations, teaching, journalism, academia. The exciting thing about English is that it gives you the skills for the jobs of the future. Your communication skills will set you up to be a flexible, independent thinker who can deal with the changing nature of work in the twenty-first century. We also offer an internship at a publishing house as well as other opportunities.

You can find more details of these opportunities  here .

How are students supported as they progress from college level study to university level?

We offer a free writing course to all of our students called Wordscope, which focuses on helping you to develop your writing skills, easing the transition from college to university. By participating in this course, you can learn to tackle common writing problems such as punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraphing.

For more information, you can take a look at the  Wordscope  webpage.

When can we expect our timetables?

Personalised timetables are sent to students when they register in September. We try our best to keep your timetable sensible and avoid you being in every day of the week. There are no lectures on a Wednesday afternoon then so that students can participate in clubs, societies and extracurricular activities.

You will have nine in-class hours a week, which will be a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops - alongside drop-in office hours and personal tutor meetings.

Go back to the course page for more information on the degree:  BA (Hons) English Multidiscipline

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We're always here to help support you and answer any queries you may have about an English degree. Get in touch with our friendly team by emailing  [email protected] , or phoning +44 (0)161 295 4545.