About this course
Durham University offers MLitt Creative Writing as a 2-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Research) programme in Creative Arts. Based in Durham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £25,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 90. Intakes run across 2 windows (Start Dates are available throughout the year (2027) and Start Dates are available throughout the year (2026)).
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
You will normally require a good honours degree (at least a 2:1) or its equivalent, and a Masters degree from a recognised University. A piece of recent written creative work approximately 4,000 words in length (for prose writers) or a sample of eight pages of poetry. The quality of each student’s Creative Writing (whether published or unpublished) will be evaluated on an individual basis, and may be considered in lieu of a Masters degree in some cases. Two positive academic or equivalent professional references.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Start Dates are available throughout the year (2027)
- ▸Start Dates are available throughout the year (2026)
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
