Creative Writing
The MA in Creative Writing combines workshops and seminars with one-on-one mentoring of writing projects. Students will have the opportunity to build and develop networks which will sustain their writing practice beyond the MA degree.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Entry Requirements
B.A. degree with a subject mark in English, or a cognate discipline, of 2.1 or higher, or international equivalent.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non- EU applicants.
National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850
Careers / Further progression
The skills gained in the MA equip students for careers in fields such as professional editing, professional writing, and the creative industries.
For some students, the MA serves as essential preparation for a PhD in Creative Writing.
Further information
Closing Date : 30 June 2024
Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MHK84 Full-time
MHK85 Part-time
The following documents should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport.
The MA in Creative Writing combines workshops and seminars with one-on-one mentoring of writing projects. Students may take optional modules in literature or other creative modules from across the Faculty, such as Writing for Screen Media. The MA, taught by award-winning, internationally-renowned writers, will focus on guiding each student to further develop their voice as a writer, as well as to enrich their existing interests as a writer with new perspectives and a grasp of stylistic approaches.
Tactics for editing and revision will be taught in tandem with generative exercises and practices aimed at deepening each student's relationship to their creative process. Students will have the opportunity to build and develop networks which will sustain their writing practice beyond the MA degree.
Students take compulsory modules in Creative Prose (combined 20 credits), Literature, Creativity, and Society (10 credits), and Individual Project Development, which runs across two semesters (combined 20 credits). The creative dissertation (30 credits) is undertaken in the spring and summer (Semester 2). Students take 10 credits in optional modules from a selection offered in the Department and across the Faculty, including literature modules and Writing for Screen Media.
Assessment is through shorter pieces of writing, such as craft essays and reflective journals, and a longer project.
Programme Director: Belinda McKeon
Email: belinda.mckeon@mu.ie
Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/english
Address Department of English, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland