The MA Creative Writing and English Literature at the University of Hull is a full-time 1 Year Postgraduate program in the field of English. Delivered at the University's Cottingham Road campus in Hull, United Kingdom, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 14,000 Starting each September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of Hull offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the United Kingdom through this program.
Course Highlights
This course gives you the perfect opportunity to combine your love of studying literature with learning the skills you need to successfully write your own.
You'll gain insight into society, culture and politics by developing an understanding of the power of language while receiving a thorough grounding in research methods and practices.
Full flexibility means you can choose to focus on the writers, or forms of writing, that most interest you while tailoring this course to your interests in either Creative Writing, English Literature, or both.
Guided by published scholars and authors, the literature modules explore cutting-edge themes, including gender and sexuality, climate fiction and intertextuality. Creative writing modules allow students to focus their interests on both fiction and non-fiction prose forms, as well as sci-fi and fantasy.
Course Modules
- Research, Creativity and Engagement
- Compulsory - 30 Credits
- Gender in Popular Culture
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Shakespearean Transformations
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Climate Fiction: Writing Water in a Warming World
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Writing Creative Non-Fiction: Reflecting Reality
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Writing Short Stories
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Writing the Novel
- Optional - 30 Credits
- Creative Writing Portfolio
- Compulsory - 60 Credits
Learning Structure
You will study 180 credits over the duration of your course and are taught by internationally-renowned scholars, published poets, fiction writers and scriptwriters. People who bring their expertise, creativity and passion into everything you learn.
Entry Requirements
- A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) in English literary or a cognate humanities discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 55% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
English Language Requirements
Documentary Evidence List
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor degree)
- Degree certificate
- English test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
- Work experience certificate(s) (if study gap)
- Passport copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 10 September 2025.