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Publishing and Creative Writing MA

York St John University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Focus on the links between critical thinking, publication, contemporary literature and creative writing. We will embolden you to be creative and write with the contemporary publishing sector in mind. You will have the opportunity to submit work to the York Literary Review and to our annual Beyond the Walls anthology.

Course overview

On this course will build complementary creative, critical and professional skills which will put you in a strong position to embark on a career as a writer or in publishing. The creative writing team have expertise in:

  • Speculative and historical fiction
  • Scriptwriting, screenwriting and adaptation
  • Poetry
  • Horror fiction
  • Literary fiction
  • Creative non-fiction, including memoir and true crime

The focus of the publishing element of the course is on all aspects of the world of publishing, but there is a specific focus on contemporary independent publishing, small presses and emergent themes in writing. You will engage with a diverse and inclusive range of creative and critical texts in a variety of forms, enhancing your knowledge of the current publishing landscape.

Career outcomes

Where could Publishing and Creative Writing take you?

This MA will prepare you for a career in publishing and writing. You will also leave with transferable skills in project management, copywriting, editing, communication, team work and promotion. Studying this course will give you an advantage in:

  • Literary review editing
  • Event promotion
  • Copy writing end editing
  • Marketing and communication
  • Direct book sales

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 11,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

York St John University

York St John University

  • University League Table

    101st

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York, YO31 7EX, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    75th out of 91 8

    36th out of 50 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    113 55%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    61st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    35th

    30

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    117 55%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    24th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.49 87%

    4th

    2

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