MA Creative Writing

Craft fiction, memoir, and narrative non-fiction at degree level

Online or on campus

24 months36 creditsEnglish

Overview

Creative writing is learned through practice, feedback, and reading widely. Frontier's MA offers fiction, memoir, and narrative non-fiction workshops with small cohorts and faculty who are published authors. You will produce a portfolio of polished work, study craft through published exemplars, and learn publishing pathways including agents, self-publishing, and digital media. Edinburgh's literary heritage informs the programme ethos.

Who This Program Is For

Aspiring novelists and short-story writers
Journalists moving into long-form narrative
Marketing leaders strengthening storytelling craft

Faculty spotlight

Novelist Professor Sofia Ramirez leads fiction workshops; poet Dr. Emma Laurent supervises memoir and hybrid forms.

How you can study

Study options & delivery

Online pathway· Flexible remote

Complete your MA Creative Writing fully online from anywhere in the world with faculty-led modules and flexible scheduling.

On-campus pathway· £4,100 / $5,200/year

Attend seminars and access facilities in person at Frontier Innovation University.

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What You Will Learn

Produce a portfolio of revised creative work
Give and receive constructive workshop critique
Analyse narrative structure, voice, and point of view
Navigate publishing, copyright, and author platforms
Write to brief for editorial and brand contexts

Curriculum

Year 1 — Craft

Code	Course	Credits
CW501	Fiction Workshop I Fiction Workshop I — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Fiction Workshop I Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
CW502	Reading as a Writer Reading as a Writer — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Reading as a Writer Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
CW503	Narrative Non-Fiction Narrative Non-Fiction — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Narrative Non-Fiction Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
CW504	Poetry & Hybrid Forms Poetry & Hybrid Forms — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Poetry & Hybrid Forms Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Year 1 — Context

Code	Course	Credits
CW505	Fiction Workshop II Fiction Workshop II — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Fiction Workshop II Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
CW506	Memoir & Life Writing Memoir & Life Writing — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Memoir & Life Writing Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
CW507	Publishing & Author Career Publishing & Author Career — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Publishing & Author Career Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
CW508	Literary Research Methods Literary Research Methods — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Literary Research Methods Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Year 2

Code	Course	Credits
CW601	Major Creative Project Major Creative Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Major Creative Project Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	6

Code

Course

Credits

CW601

Major Creative Project

Major Creative Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Major Creative Project
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

Career Paths

Author
Editor
Content Strategist
Journalist
Communications Director

Program Highlights

Small workshop groups with fortnightly feedback
Guest readings from published Frontier faculty and alumni
Optional Austin literary residency week

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.

Admission requirements

Academic entry

Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Writing sample (3,000 words prose) required

English language

English proficiency: IELTS 5.5 for creative work

Documents

Statement of Purpose describing your craft goals

Programme questions

How long is the MA Creative Writing?

The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.

Can I study this from my country?

You may study this award fully online from your country, or — where published — on campus at Frontier. Online study does not require a student visa. Campus study may.

What does it cost?

Online awards at Frontier Innovation University are published at about $600–$900 in total, paid by semester ($200–$400) after you accept an offer. The online application fee is $0. Exam and administrative charges may apply. See Fees for the current table.

What are the entry requirements?

Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.

How is the programme assessed?

Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.

Will this award be recognised where I live?

Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Frontier Innovation University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.

How do I apply?

Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@frontuni.com.

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