Creative Writing

Why choose this course?

If you want to make a career in writing, this course is for you. You already have talent and ideas: we will add the knowledge you need to approach your chosen market with confidence, originality and skill.

This course takes a fresh approach to the training and support of aspiring writers. In class you'll practice narrative technique, develop vocational skills and analyse the cultural context of your work. As your writing takes shape you'll have the opportunity to specialise in commercial forms, including crime fiction, science fiction and fantasy, or life writing, creative non-fiction and journalism.

Uniquely, the course also offers a dynamic range of cross-disciplinary options. In the second Stage, you can choose to extend your skills by taking a module in screenwriting at Screen Academy Scotland, writing for interactive entertainment or writing for graphic novels.

Your own creative work will receive ongoing attention, with regular one-to-one mentoring sessions. The course will also host an exciting programme of lectures and master classes from award-winning visiting writers and high profile industry experts.

The MA in Creative Writing has been approved by SAAS as eligible for funded assistance. A limited number of funded places will be available.

Skills

Writing is a freelance occupation, and building a career requires versatile professional skills. As well as working intensively on the development of your own creative writing you will be trained in a variety of vocational techniques, including researching, reviewing, editing, adaptation and collaborative work.

Career Prospects

As a UK Top 10 University for Graduate Employability (HESA 2009) and Graduate Prospects (The Independent and The Times University Guides for 2009), we can offer you a valuable head-start in your chosen career

As a graduate of the Edinburgh Napier MA in Creative Writing, your career prospects are not limited to that elusive book publishing deal. Your technical understanding of narrative, your confidence in exploring new ideas and approaches, your knowledge of key theoretical concepts and your versatile professional skills will open opportunities for you throughout the cultural and media sectors. Whatever your background and aspirations, our aim is to enable you to put your talents to use.