MA in Creative Writing
A master’s programme designed to refine your creative writing skills and prepare you for careers in publishing and the arts.
Best for:Best for aspiring writers, journalists, and publishing professionals seeking to refine their craft and enter creative industries.
Overview
The MA in Creative Writing at University College Cork offers a structured programme to develop your writing craft and explore the publishing industry. It combines technical training in creative writing with practical insights into professional opportunities, including publishing, journalism, and arts administration. Applicants from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with a focus on honing original writing through workshops and feedback. The programme also emphasises portfolio development, requiring applicants to submit a sample of their work for evaluation. Graduates emerge with both refined creative skills and industry connections to launch their careers.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine your creative writing skills through structured workshops and feedback sessions.
- Explore the publishing industry and its professional opportunities, including journalism and arts administration.
- Submit a portfolio of your writing for evaluation by the teaching team.
- Engage in collaborative discussions and critiques to improve your work.
- Prepare for a variety of career paths in creative and publishing fields.
Requirements
Degree required: A primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent, with a Second Class Honours Grade II or higher, in any discipline. For North American students, a cumulative GPA of 3.2 is expected.
Language: English; university-approved English language proficiency requirements for non-native speakers.
Instruction: English
- Submission of a 1000-word creative writing sample (any genre) for evaluation.
- Experience or interest in publishing, journalism, or arts administration (preferred but not mandatory).
- Open to graduates of all disciplines.
- No nationality restrictions.
- No residency requirements mentioned.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-03-02
Applicants must submit an online application through the university’s postgraduate portal. Alongside standard documents, you will need to provide a 1000-word creative writing sample. Further writing samples may be requested upon evaluation. Non-EU applicants follow the same process but should check additional requirements on the international students page.
- CV
- Cover letter
- 1000-word creative writing sample
- Transcripts of previous degrees
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
- Further writing samples (if requested)
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