Realise your passion for words and self-expression through a flexible creative writing programme that will develop your skills in your chosen form: fiction, genre fiction or non-fiction. This Creative Writing masters degree combines a passion for the power of the imagination with intensive study of craft and critical approaches to writing.<br>During this Creative Writing Master's degree, you will learn how to read and think as a writer and explore the choices faced and decisions taken by writers. Regular workshops and bespoke reading lists will serve to inform and enrich your own work. You will also gain an understanding of the business of writing in all its forms, from print and electronic publication to public performance and the use of social media, as well as the role of editors, agents and publishers. While you will choose a form of creative writing as your focus (fiction, genre fiction or non-fiction) you will develop technical awareness across a range of genres, and acquire transferable skills.<br>Our Creative Writing MA prepares you for a career as a writer. We also intend to develop transferable skills in oral and written communication relevant to careers including teaching, editing, arts management, publishing and journalism. You might consider other creative industries such as advertising and video game production, where storytelling skills are highly valued. During the programme you will be able to meet agents, editors and others within traditional and digital publishing.