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Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Lancaster University

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 24,830/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 13,304 +

Int. Students: 3,124 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YW, United Kingdom

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Creative Writing

Program Overview

Study close to the beautiful Lake District, home of our partners, the Wordsworth Grasmere
Be inspired by our rich programme of literary events on campus, online, and in the city’s historic Castle Quarter
Study on campus in the University Library’s bespoke Postgraduate Study Space, or in the Castle Quarter within the University’s Postgraduate Study Hub at The Storey, the city’s Victorian-built arts venue.
Get involved with our student-run literary journals and our partners, Lancaster LitFest
Develop your own work with support from our many celebrated author-tutors
Explore the professional dimensions of Creative Writing, such as reading or performing your work, publishing, and marketing

We’ve been helping writers reach their potential since 1970. From day one, our focus has always been on helping our students hone their work, and sharpen the myriad skills involved in writing at the very highest levels.

This emphasis continues today so that the focus in all your modules will, ultimately, be your own writing.

With our many author-tutors, you can explore traditional forms such as the short story, the novel, poetry, theatre, as well as digital media, life-writing, place-writing, graphic novels, writing for games, the lyric essay, and writing for young adults.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,830 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Lancaster University

CAD 10,224 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 94.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 24.0 Minimum Speaking - 21.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 66.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.