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Creative Writing (Distance Learning)
- Entry year 2024
- Duration Part time 24 Months
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Why Lancaster?
- Study from anywhere in the world, whenever it suits you, with our online tutorials and conferences
- Sharpen your writing with detailed individual feedback from a published author in your chosen genre
- Join us for a summer school on campus to spend time with our friendly community, share your work and learn from brilliant writers
- Learn from published writers who specialise in long prose fiction, memoir, short stories, poetry and work for stage and screen
- Work towards your ambition of being a published writer – we’ll help you turn your passion into a career path
We believe distance learning should be like a book – you should be able to pick it up and put it down when it suits you. By studying with us, you can benefit from invaluable one-to-one support from one of our published writers and work on your writing project without changing your lifestyle.
A global community
The DLMA Creative Writing at Lancaster has an established track record of success: our list of graduates who have published their work speaks for itself. Studying with us, you’ll become part of our diverse community of students who connect with each other from all corners of the globe, each bringing their unique personal experiences and cultural perspectives to the course.
Supporting your success
To support your writing project, you’ll learn from detailed online one-to-one tutorials and group conferences. We’ll match you with a published writer in your chosen genre who will be your personal tutor throughout the programme. As well as this one-to-one support, you’ll take part in virtual conferences where you’ll share your work with other students and members of our expert team.
Unmissable summer school
In the summer term of your first year, we run a week-long summer school on campus. Past students have travelled to Lancaster from locations ranging from the USA to Singapore. While this is an optional part of the programme, previous participants have said this is a highlight of the programme as they have the chance to meet other students in person, join interactive workshops and review their progress face-to-face.
During this exciting week, you’ll also benefit from interacting with professionals such as agents, publishers and writers who join us from across the UK. You’ll also take part in a field trip to the Wordsworth Trust in the beautiful Lake District.
Your department
- English Literature and Creative Writing Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Master's Programmes in Creative Writing at Lancaster University
Discover the key features of studying a master's degree in Creative Writing at Lancaster University. Our Creative Writing courses offer flexible study options, to allow the opportunity for you learn in the way that suits you best.
The DLMA Creative writing is taught by a dedicated team of award-winning, critically-acclaimed authors of fiction, poetry and script. The staff may change from time to time, but the following gives you a good idea of our current team.
by Professor Jenn Ashworth
by Sarah Corbett
by Tajinder Hayer
by Conor O'Callaghan
by Professor Paul Farley
by Michelene Wandor
by Eoghan Walls
by Professor Emeritus & Course Founder Graham Mort
Many of our past students have gone on to publish their work and make a career out of their passion for writing. So, if you’ve always wanted to get your work published, this course is for you.
We’ll give you the support you need to become the best writer you can be, and our staff will share their own experiences with you to inspire you on your journey.
Other students have combined their writing with careers in teaching. Journalism and the media are also potential career paths.
Published graduates
Many of our graduates have gone on to successful publishing careers. You too might become one of these.
by Amali Rodrigo
by Barbara Schoichet
by Ruth Taaffe
by Nguyan Phan Que Mai
by Jacob Anthony Ramirez
by Helen Taylor
by Liz Monument
by Gail Kirkpatrick
Entry requirements
Academic requirements.
2:1 degree in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications on an individual basis where you have a degree in other subjects, have a 2:2 or equivalent result or extensive relevant experience. You should clearly be able to demonstrate how your skills have prepared you for relevant discussions and assessments during postgraduate study.
Please contact us for more information.
If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.
Additional Requirements
As part of your application you also need to provide
- A portfolio of original writing (no more than 12 poems or 20 pages of prose/scriptwriting) showing potential for publication.
- An outline (approximately 300-400 words) of your proposed project, which is the single point of assessment and is submitted at the end of the course. This could be a collection of short stories, poems, a script, extracts from a longer fiction, creative non-fiction, or life writing piece.
English Language Requirements
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications .
Contact: Admissions Team +44 (0) 1524 592032 or email [email protected]
Course structure
You will study a range of modules as part of your course, some examples of which are listed below.
Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research. Not all optional modules are available every year.
The distance learning MA in Creative Writing is a two-year part-time course. It allows the convenience of study from home, enabling online tutorials with a professional writer who will respond to your work through detailed written reports. The course accommodates a range of writing, from poetry to fictional forms and is mediated through a simple virtual learning environment. Our approach is student-centred and designed to support a writing project that you will outline at the point of application.
Personal online tutorials are held twice a term and you will also participate in termly online conferences, sharing work and critical perspectives with other students. There is a week-long optional Summer school at the end of the first year. This takes the form of an intensive week of workshops, and provides a valuable addition to the course when you can meet your tutors and fellow students as well as industry professionals such as writers, editors and agents.
Fees and funding
General fees and funding information
There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.
Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.
College fees
Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small College Membership Fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.
For students starting in 2023 and 2024, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses. Fees for students starting in 2025 have not yet been set.
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To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.
The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.
For most taught postgraduate applications there is a non-refundable application fee of £40. We cannot consider applications until this fee has been paid, as advised on our online secure payment system. There is no application fee for postgraduate research applications.
For some of our courses you will need to pay a deposit to accept your offer and secure your place. We will let you know in your offer letter if a deposit is required and you will be given a deadline date when this is due to be paid.
The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status .
If you are studying on a programme of more than one year’s duration, the tuition fees for subsequent years of your programme are likely to increase each year. Read more about fees in subsequent years .
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You may be eligible for the following funding opportunities, depending on your fee status and course. You will be automatically considered for our main scholarships and bursaries when you apply, so there's nothing extra that you need to do.
Unfortunately no scholarships and bursaries match your selection, but there are more listed on scholarships and bursaries page.
If you're considering postgraduate research you should look at our funded PhD opportunities .
We also have other, more specialised scholarships and bursaries - such as those for students from specific countries.
Browse Lancaster University's scholarships and bursaries .
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Level of Study: Master's degree
Details of Award: The David Craig Writing Award was set up in David’s memory by his four children, Marian, Peter, Donald and Neil, and his wife Anne Spillard Craig, with the support of Lancaster University. One award is made each year to a student starting a Master’s programme in Creative Writing . The award is made on the basis of the student having applied and received an offer to join the programme, and a short statement about how they would use the award. We look for evidence that the award will help them become a successful writer whose work connects experience, place, and history.
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Creative Writing (Distance Learning)
Entry requirements.
A 2:1 Honours degree (UK or equivalent) in a Humanities subject is normally required.
We may also consider non-standard applications where you either have a degree in other subjects, or relevant professional experience and/or publications.
Please contact us for more information.
If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.
Additional Requirements
As part of your application you also need to provide
A portfolio of original writing (no more than 12 poems or 20 pages of prose/scriptwriting) showing potential for publication.
An outline (approximately 300-400 words) of your proposed project, which is the single point of assessment and is submitted at the end of the course. This could be a collection of short stories, poems, a script, extracts from a longer fiction, creative non-fiction, or life writing piece.
Months of entry
Course content.
Why Lancaster?
- Study from anywhere in the world, whenever it suits you, with our online tutorials and conferences
- Sharpen your writing with detailed individual feedback from a published author in your chosen genre
- Join us for a summer school on campus to spend time with our friendly community, share your work and learn from brilliant writers
- Learn from published writers who specialise in long prose fiction, memoir, short stories, poetry and work for stage and screen
- Work towards your ambition of being a published writer – we’ll help you turn your passion into a career path
- We believe distance learning should be like a book – you should be able to pick it up and put it down when it suits you. By studying with us, you can benefit from invaluable one-to-one support from one of our published writers and work on your writing project without changing your lifestyle.
A global community
The DLMA Creative Writing at Lancaster has an established track record of success: our list of graduates who have published their work speaks for itself. Studying with us, you’ll become part of our diverse community of students who connect with each other from all corners of the globe, each bringing their unique personal experiences and cultural perspectives to the course.
Supporting your success
To support your writing project, you’ll learn from detailed online one-to-one tutorials and group conferences. We’ll match you with a published writer in your chosen genre who will be your personal tutor throughout the programme. As well as this one-to-one support, you’ll take part in virtual conferences where you’ll share your work with other students and members of our expert team.
Unmissable summer school
In the summer term of your first year, we run a week-long summer school on campus. Past students have travelled to Lancaster from locations ranging from the USA to Singapore. While this is an optional part of the programme, previous participants have said this is a highlight of the programme as they have the chance to meet other students in person, join interactive workshops and review their progress face-to-face.
During this exciting week, you’ll also benefit from interacting with professionals such as agents, publishers and writers who join us from across the UK. You’ll also take part in a field trip to the Wordsworth Trust in the beautiful Lake District.
Information for international students
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.
Contact: Admissions Team +44 (0) 1524 592032 or email [email protected]
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Course Description
- Why Lancaster?*
Study from anywhere in the world, whenever it suits you, with our online tutorials and conferences
Sharpen your writing with detailed individual feedback from a published author in your chosen genre
Join us for a summer school on campus to spend time with our friendly community, share your work and learn from brilliant writers
Learn from published writers who specialise in long prose fiction, memoir, short stories, poetry and work for stage and screen
Work towards your ambition of being a published writer – we’ll help you turn your passion into a career path
We believe distance learning should be like a book – you should be able to pick it up and put it down when it suits you. By studying with us, you can benefit from invaluable one-to-one support from one of our published writers and work on your writing project without changing your lifestyle.
A global community
The DLMA Creative Writing at Lancaster has an established track record of success: our list of graduates who have published their work speaks for itself. Studying with us, you’ll become part of our diverse community of students who connect with each other from all corners of the globe, each bringing their unique personal experiences and cultural perspectives to the course.
Supporting your success
To support your writing project, you’ll learn from detailed online one-to-one tutorials and group conferences. We’ll match you with a published writer in your chosen genre who will be your personal tutor throughout the programme. As well as this one-to-one support, you’ll take part in virtual conferences where you’ll share your work with other students and members of our expert team.
Unmissable summer school
In the summer term of your first year, we run a week-long summer school on campus. Past students have travelled to Lancaster from locations ranging from the USA to Singapore. While this is an optional part of the programme, previous participants have said this is a highlight of the programme as they have the chance to meet other students in person, join interactive workshops and review their progress face-to-face.
During this exciting week, you’ll also benefit from interacting with professionals such as agents, publishers and writers who join us from across the UK. You’ll also take part in a field trip to the Wordsworth Trust in the beautiful Lake District.
Assessment Methods
Entry requirements / admissions, requirements for international students / english requirements.
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
- Graduate Degrees
- Undergraduate Degrees
2: 1 degree in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications on an individual basis where you have a degree in other subjects, have a 2:2 or equivalent result or extensive relevant experience. You should clearly be able to demonstrate how your skills have prepared you for relevant discussions and assessments during postgraduate study.
Please contact us for more information
Additional Requirements:
As part of your application you also need to provide:
- A portfolio of original writing (no more than 12 poems or 20 pages of prose/scriptwriting) showing potential for publication.
- An outline (approximately 300-400 words) of your proposed project, which is the single point of assessment and is submitted at the end of the course. This could be a collection of short stories, poems, a script, extracts from a longer fiction, creative non-fiction, or life writing piece.
English Language Requirements:
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.5 in each element of the test.
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Through virtual learning, this part-time creative writing programme connects students from the United Kingdom and throughout the world. Students come from all over the world to learn with us, working in English but bringing a wealth of personal experience and cultural views to the course.
The training is facilitated through the use of online tutorials and conferences. Students in a small cohort share and evaluate work in a variety of literary styles. You will be assigned a personal teacher (an expert in your chosen genre or related subject), and Lancaster University’s online course site will include research training modules and a cybercafé for casual meetings and communication. The training is facilitated through the use of online tutorials and conferences.
At the end of your first year’s Summer Term, you can attend a five-day Summer School on the Lancaster University campus. This is an optional component of the course. It comprises of seminars, individual progress evaluations, and professional visits from agents, publishers, and writers.
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**Why Lancaster?** Study online or join us on campus to be close to the Lake District, home of the Romantic poets, and inspiration for many writers since Benefit from our supervisory strengths in contemporary poetry, fiction, creative-critical writing, creative non-fiction and script writing Complete a significant creative writing project, whether you want to craft a novel or create an entire script Be inspired by our rich programme of literary events on campus, online, and in the city’s historic Castle Quarter Join a vibrant, supportive community of PhD students working across a range of literacy genres and research projects We have a team of award-winning novelists, poets and playwrights with the expertise and experience to bring your creative project to life. Our staff have a range of impressive accolades including the BBC National Short Story Award, Waterstones’ Children’s Book Prize and Pigott Poetry Prize. Meet some of our team.
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* Why Lancaster?* Study from anywhere in the world, whenever it suits you, with our online tutorials and conferences Sharpen your writing with detailed individual feedback from a published author in your chosen genre Join us for a summer school on campus to spend time with our friendly community, share your work and learn from brilliant writers Learn from published writers who specialise in long prose fiction, memoir, short stories, poetry and work for stage and screen Work towards your ambition of being a published writer – we’ll help you turn your passion ... Read more
<br/>* Why Lancaster?*<br/>Study from anywhere in the world, whenever it suits you, with our online tutorials and conferences<br/>Sharpen your writing with detailed individual feedback from a published author in your chosen genre<br/>Join us for a summer school on campus to spend time with our friendly community, share your work and learn from brilliant writers<br/>Learn from published writers who specialise in long prose fiction, memoir, short stories, poetry and work for stage and screen<br/>Work towards your ambition of being a published writer – we’ll help you turn your passion into a career path<br/>We believe distance learning should be like a book – you should be able to pick it up and put it down when it suits you. By studying with us, you can benefit from invaluable one-to-one support from one of our published writers and work on your writing project without changing your lifestyle.<br/><br/><br/>**A global community**<br/>The DLMA Creative Writing at Lancaster has an established track record of success: our list of graduates who have published their work speaks for itself. Studying with us, you’ll become part of our diverse community of students who connect with each other from all corners of the globe, each bringing their unique personal experiences and cultural perspectives to the course.<br/><br/>**Supporting your success**<br/>To support your writing project, you’ll learn from detailed online one-to-one tutorials and group conferences. We’ll match you with a published writer in your chosen genre who will be your personal tutor throughout the programme. As well as this one-to-one support, you’ll take part in virtual conferences where you’ll share your work with other students and members of our expert team.<br/><br/>**Unmissable summer school**<br/>In the summer term of your first year, we run a week-long summer school on campus. Past students have travelled to Lancaster from locations ranging from the USA to Singapore. While this is an optional part of the programme, previous participants have said this is a highlight of the programme as they have the chance to meet other students in person, join interactive workshops and review their progress face-to-face.<br/><br/>During this exciting week, you’ll also benefit from interacting with professionals such as agents, publishers and writers who join us from across the UK. You’ll also take part in a field trip to the Wordsworth Trust in the beautiful Lake District.
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Lancaster University's Creative Writing MA by Distance Learning
Mort, Graham (2012) Lancaster University's Creative Writing MA by Distance Learning. In: Teaching Creative Writing. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, pp. 174-178. ISBN 978-0-230-24008-7
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We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. Contact: Admissions Team +44 (0) 1524 592032 or email [email protected].
Learn more about Creative Writing (Distance Learning) MA Program including the program highlights, fees, scholarships, events and further course information. ... Lancaster University provides the perfect space for high-quality teaching, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with industry. A thriving
Look no further than the Creative Writing (Distance Learning) MA programme at Lancaster University. With the flexibility of online tutorials and conferences, you can study from anywhere in the world, at your own pace. Benefit from individual feedback from published authors in your chosen genre, and join our vibrant community during the optional ...
Study Creative Writing (Distance Learning) at Lancaster University. Explore course details and what's involved. ... Lancaster University: Creative Writing (Distance Learning) ... [email protected]: Telephone: 01524 510880: Study type: Taught: MA. Distance Learning, 24 months starts Oct 2024 Summary * Why Lancaster?* ...
The distance learning MA (DLMA) in Creative Writing at Lancaster University was established in 1999 and is a two-year, part-time option mediated through blended research and practice. It relates closely to its full-time, campus-based antecedent and terminates in an identical examination portfolio: 30,000 words of creative writing plus a self ...
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Full time | Lancaster University | 1 year | 06-OCT-24. Study mode. Full time. Duration. 1 year. Start date. 06-OCT-24. Key information . DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect . Qualification type. MA - Master of Arts ... This event is also a chance to meet summer school students from our distance learning Creative Writing MA. We hope most of our students ...
By studying with us, you can benefit from invaluable one-to-one support from one of our published writers and work on your writing project without changing your lifestyle. A global community. The DLMA Creative Writing at Lancaster has an established track record of success: our list of graduates who have published their work speaks for itself.
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Overview Key facts. You will be able to choose from available modules in prose fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction and dramatic forms. All Lancaster University's Creative Writing (Modular) students have the opportunity to perform a creative work at our annual MA Showcase which is a lively and well attended celebration:previous events have been held in partnership with Lancaster LitFest and ...
Distance learning is a speciality of our provision at Lancaster. Our distance learning MA in Creative Writing is tutored by professional writers and experts in this method of tuition. You will be assigned a personal tutor who is a practitioner in your chosen field of writing.
This part-time creative writing programme links students in the UK and overseas through virtual learning. Students study with us from all parts of the world, working in English but enriching the course with a wide range of personal experience and cultural perspectives.
The distance learning MA (DLMA) in Creative Writing at Lancaster University was established in 1999 and is a two-year, part-time option mediated through blended research and practice.
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Discover the Creative Writing (Distance Learning) course from Lancaster University and 100's of other online courses from top UK Universities. ... CERTIFICATE OPTIONS - MA. LEVEL- Master's; STUDY MODE - Part-time; DURATION - 24 Months ... and Lancaster University's online course site will include research training modules and a cybercafé for ...
Creative Writing (DL) ... Lancaster University; Creative Writing (DL) ... The course begins with a preliminary tutorial in which students introduce themselves and their ideas for an MA writing project. This initial outline forms a flexible framework for their work on the course. The virtual learning environment also provides research training ...
The core module CREW414 Research Methods and Professional Practice is compulsory for new first year PhD Creative Writing students who have not taken an MA at Lancaster. This module can be taken in person or by distance learning.
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Mort, Graham (2012) Lancaster University's Creative Writing MA by Distance Learning. In: Teaching Creative Writing. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, pp. 174-178. ISBN 978--230-24008-7
The Creative Writing (Distance Learning) MA at Kingston University offers a flexible and accessible way to develop your writing skills without having to relocate or give up your current commitments. Taught by experienced and award-winning writers, you will engage in workshops and receive one-to-one support to refine your craft.
University of Hull University of Hull Online. Start dates: January, May and September Next course start date: 28th May 2024 Application deadline: 13th May 2024 Harness the power of language and develop your distinctive voice as a creative writer. Read more. Institution ProfilePart Time. Read more.