Creative Writing MA - Distance Learning

Kingston University

Delivered by Distance Learning and taught in virtual forums and classrooms, you will be able to ensure your studies suit your schedule.You will join a thriving research department, which covers the following areas:19th and 20th century British and American fictionfictions of globalisationmodernismgothic writingtravel writingwomen's writing from the 18th century to the presentNew Woman and fin de siecle fictionsShakespeareliterature of the English Reformation periodpostcolonial studiestheories of genderlife writing and traumaOur Creative Writing MA (Distance Learning) will enable you to study with a range of well-established and award-winning writers in a dynamic writing environment. All without having to relocate or give up current commitments.Taught in our virtual forums and classrooms, new lessons from each module can be accessed at a time that’s convenient for you. You will learn in workshops, one-to-one or in small groups, with support from practising and published practitioners and fellow students.You will practise writing in a range of forms and styles and take a module exploring critical theory and experimental/avant-garde writing. And your creative dissertation and critical essay will give you the chance to specialise further.The non-compulsory campus days will give you a chance to visit the campus and attend a relevant lecture, as well as meet fellow Writers’ Workshop students. Those travelling longer distances who wish to stay longer are also welcome to attend events taking place on campus for the rest of the week, featuring staff, writers in residence, students and guests.

Department of Creative and Cultural Industries