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Creative Writing at Manchester
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Explore the Centre for New Writing
ÃÛÌÒÅ®º¢ one of our MAs in Creative Writing, Playwriting or Screenwriting and be part of the prestigious Centre for New Writing, where we bring together world-famous writers to teach people how to produce novels, short stories, creative non-fiction, poems and screenplays.
Course durations: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)
Friday 6 February, 10.30pm (GMT) / 5.30pm (ET)
Book your place on this engaging online workshop hosted by Dr. Beth Underdown, Course Director of the MA in Creative Writing.
Manchester Literature Festival holds literary events across Manchester throughout the year, many in partnership with the University.
Students at the Centre for New Writing will have the opportunity for their work to be published in The Manchester Anthology.
You will have the opportunity to engage in masterclasses and regular events with world-renowned Professor of Creative Writing, Jeanette Winterson.
Discover the rich literary fabric of Manchester, a UNESCO City of Literature.
Find the right course for you
Our English Literature and Creative Writing postgraduate options extend to further specialisms, such as playwriting and screenwriting.
Funding and Scholarships
We offer different funding options so you can finance your future.
For more information on the scholarships and bursaries on offer, see our or research the University's postgraduate funding database.
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