M.Phil. in Creative Writing
Develop your writing within a university framework and an Irish literary milieu.
Best for:Best for aspiring authors and practicing writers looking to develop their prose or poetry within an academic framework.
Overview
The M.Phil. in Creative Writing programme at Trinity College Dublin is tailored for dedicated writers, practicing authors, and prospective novelists or poets. Students refine their craft through intensive group workshops and guided personal tuition. The curriculum immerses participants in a vibrant Irish literary culture while challenging them to critically examine and improve their original writing. Applicants complete the course with advanced technical and creative capabilities suited for professional writing careers.
What you'll do
- Participate actively in regular group writing workshops and peer critiques
- Engage with guided personal tuition to refine original prose or poetry manuscripts
- Examine and critically evaluate contemporary literary texts and works
- Produce a substantial body of creative work as part of the degree requirements
Requirements
Degree required: University degree or equivalent qualification (at least upper second class or GPA 3.3)
Degree offered: Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Language: English; Band B Standard Entry English language requirements
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated commitment to creative writing as a practicing or prospective author
- Ability to critique and analyze creative writing peers' manuscripts constructively
- Proficiency in producing structured prose or poetry
- Open to both EU and non-EU applicants holding a recognized university degree
Funding & terms
Programme and admissions
Admissions not verified
A catalogue listing does not mean applications are open or funding is guaranteed. Check the source for your intake.
- Intake
- Not confirmed by the source
- Duration
- Not confirmed by the source
- Teaching language
- Not confirmed by the source
- Taught / research mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Study mode
- Not confirmed by the source
- Campus
- Not confirmed by the source
- Prerequisites
- Not confirmed by the source
- Application instructions
- Not confirmed by the source
- Tuition
- Not confirmed by the source
- Funding
- Not confirmed by the source
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-03-31
Submit an online application through the university portal along with academic transcripts and a portfolio of recent creative work. Ensure that sample writing adheres strictly to the word and genre limits specified by the department. Applications are evaluated by a panel of assessors, and successful candidates should accept offers promptly to secure places and funding considerations.
- CV
- University transcripts
- Portfolio of selected recent creative work (max 3000 words of prose or 6-8 poems)
- Proof of English language proficiency
Contact
Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.