MA Creative Writing(Part-Time)

Year 1

Learning outcomes

1. To develop a Master’s level creative writing practice through the experience of the advanced ‘creative writing workshop’, which includes submitting one’s own writing, giving and receiving feedback from peers and the tutor, and selecting from and applying that feedback in the development of one’s own writing

2. To develop a practice of ‘reading as a writer’ to identify genre conventions and innovations and key debates in creative writing

3. To implement appropriate formal and thematic approaches in one’s own creative writing

4. To demonstrate a reflexive approach to one’s own writing aims and process

5. To demonstrate specialist practical knowledge of writing the genres of either fiction or poetry

6. To demonstrate an ability to locate one’s own writing in its contexts (theme and genre), including in relation to key debates

7. To complete a significant, researched creative writing project that might be developed for publication

Transferable (key) skills

The LOs for this practice-based degree are those skills required for careers in creative writing, which is what this degree aims to foster. Skills including researching, reflexive practice, giving and receiving feedback, awareness of process, careful close reading for practical application, planning and developing a large-scale project, self-directed working, and time management are all embedded in these LOs and are transferrable to a range of professions beyond creative writing.

Assessment

These learning outcomes are assessed on all modules by creative writing portfolio and critical reflection as is standard in the practice-based discipline of Creative Writing according to NAWE (National Association of Writers in Education) and QAA benchmarks.

Assessment Map

- Portfolio on Approaches to Creative Writing LOs 1, 3
Critical Reflection on Approaches to Creative Writing LOs 2, 5, 6

- Portfolio on Writing Poetry & Writing Prose Fiction modules LOs 1, 3, 5
Critical Reflections on Writing Poetry & Writing Prose Fiction modules LOs 2, 4, 6

- Research Project Portfolio LOs 1, 3, 5, 6
Research Project Critical Reflection LOs 2, 4, 6, 7