Entry requirements and how to apply

Applicants will normally have a UK Honours degree (in any subject) or the overseas equivalent. But successful completion of a certificate course in creative writing, or a professional qualification, or relevant experience may also be acceptable. The prime criteria are proven ability and commitment.

 

Candidates will need to submit 5,000 words of nonfiction and attend an interview. (Overseas applicants may be interviewed by telephone.)

How to apply

Please submit the following:

 

1. One application form. You can download a pdf file of our application form or apply online by following the links below.

 

2. Two references, one of which should be from an academic referee. Either post the references to us with your application, or arrange for your referees to forward them to us no later than two weeks after your application is submitted.

 

3. An explanation in no more than 200 words of why you think you would benefit from the course. Please write this in the "Statement in Support of Application" section of the application form.)

 

4. A portfolio of your nonfiction writing, up to a maximum of 5,000 words. Please ensure that your name is on every page and that the work is a copy as it cannot be returned 

Application forms

Selection process

There is no fixed application deadline, although applicants who want to be considered for AHRC funding must submit their course application to us by 1 March 2010.

 

Applications will close when the course is full, so you are encouraged to apply early. We aim to process all applications within six weeks of receipt.

Return address

Please return your application form and/or supporting documents, marked "Postgraduate Applications 2010", to: Admissions, Centre for Creative Writing, City University London, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, UK.