Creative Writing and the Writing Industries

Postgraduate study in English at Loughborough University is for graduates who aspire to create and interpret the literary cultures of the 21st century. Our courses offer an inclusive and practical approach to textual study and expression, enabling you to enhance your understanding and creation of contemporary writing through peer learning and hands-on projects.

You will be supported to organise and host a literary festival, contributing to the modern literary scene, and join a vibrant community of scholars and experts on campus who will support you in pursuing yourintellectual goals, whether academic, cultural or commercial.

The Creative Writing and the Writing Industries master's programme includes core creative writing modules alongside professional development: you will learn how these things relate to each other in the case of each individual; their writing, skills and aspirations. There are workshops on a range of genres in fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry, as well as sessions on how to plan, structure and edit completed work in your chosen form. You will also learn about the role of writers in a variety of settings, including the Heritage Sector, community arts and events. The course also includes training on research skills, including accessing information from a range of sources, which are key to postgraduate study, writing the dissertation, and working as a writer.

Who should study this programme?

Our MA in Creative Writing and the Writing Industries is for students who aspire to gain the skills and knowledge that unlock careers in a wide range of sectors, including roles in the writing industries, arts and heritage, events management, fundraising, publishing and teaching. The course is suitable for students who have studied creative writing, but is also open to individuals who can demonstrate a track record of writing and engagement with developing their craft.

The MA is taught by lecturers with a combination of profiles, including industry experience, practicing writers and academic experts. Students have the opportunity to try out new genres, work on longer writing projects, and co-organise a literary festival. The programme is therefore ideal for students wanting to develop as writers whilst gaining key experience and transferrable skills in related sectors.