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This MA covers a range of genres and forms, and it interacts with our other postgraduate offerings in literature and publishing, drama and theatre, and film. The course thus builds on our strengths in the teaching of writing for page and stage, screen, journalism and other media. The course is open to applicants from any disciplinary background (within and beyond the arts) and welcomes all types of writing interests. A 'Qualifier' option is available for potential applicants who do not have a university degree but have a suitable publications record or sufficient experience in a related creative field.
Students take six modules in total. One of these is year-long and compulsory: the Writers' Seminar. In addition, students elect five other semester-long modules, two from one semester, and select three from the other. As well as year-long workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and playwriting, modules on offer typically include Screenwriting, Contemporary Publishing, Copy-editing and Proofreading, Literary and Cultural Journalism, Travel Writing and Working with Archives.
3 Good Reasons To Study This Course
1. Seminar: a weekly Writers' Seminar features writers, publishers, agents and other visitors from the writing professions.
2. Cúirt: Galway's Cúirt literary festival is the focus in April. Students attend events and complete a related assessment.
3. Conversion: this is an ideal conversion course it is open to applicants from any disciplinary background