COURSE CURRICULUM

The Critical Reading for Creative Writers module (30 credits) aims to enhance your creative writing by immersing you in a variety of inspiring texts from different genres and time periods. Through lectures, interactive workshops, and presentations, you'll deepen your ability to interpret literature and apply literary theories to your writing, whether it be prose, poetry, or scripts. By engaging with both classic and contemporary authors, you will refine your skills in understanding literature, constructing solid arguments, and integrating literary theory into your creative work. This module will equip you with the analytical tools and creative techniques necessary to develop a distinctive writing style.In the Writer’s Workshop: Exploration (30 credits), you will have the opportunity to explore and refine your unique writing style. This module encourages experimentation across different formats, such as prose and poetry, helping you to discover where your strengths lie. With guidance on drafting and revising your work, you will learn to explain your creative decisions and gain valuable feedback to help improve your technique. By the end of this module, you will have sharpened your skills and established a solid foundation for your final dissertation.The Critical Thinking for Creative Writers module (30 credits) introduces you to key literary theories that will deepen your creative writing. In this seminar-based module, you will explore important texts and theories, engaging in research, discussions, and activities that help you integrate academic criticism into your writing. By critiquing these theories in relation to your own work, you will enhance your ability to use both original and scholarly sources effectively, enriching your writing and strengthening your unique style.The Final Project: The Creative Practice Dissertation (60 credits) is the culmination of your Master's journey, where you’ll create a collection of your original writing under tutor guidance. This module encourages you to refine your creative process and apply analytical insight to elevate your work to a professional level. Your final portfolio will be a comprehensive testament to your ability to work autonomously, blending genre-specific techniques with critical self-reflection to demonstrate your writing talents.The Writer's Workshop: Resolution (30 credits) offers a chance to critically reflect on your creative writing skills and interests as you prepare for your final project. Through research, reading, and discussion, you will refine your ideas, focusing on perfecting your opening chapters or scenes with feedback from peers and tutors. This module will help you resolve your ideas into a polished dissertation that clearly showcases your writerly voice and readiness for professional writing.