Part-time Evening - Taught and Research (Mainly by Research)
This part-time MA in Creative Writing and Editing in English will enable you to develop an advanced, critically informed creative and editorial practice. Through a taught component in the first two semesters, you will build a grounding in research methodology for creative writing and editorial practice, while working across forms, genres and modes of creative writing in a workshop-based, critically reflective environment, enriched by a series of masterclasses delivered by established international writers. You will then progress to a substantial research component, choosing one of three routes: an extended creative-writing project, a combined editing-and-writing route, or an editing placement with a publishing organisation. Throughout the programme, you will also build expertise in line editing, copy-editing and manuscript development, and engage with evolving publishing practices in Malta and internationally.
You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.
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In addition to the taught compulsory study-units, students are also required to choose one of the 60 ECTS study-unit or the two 30 ECTS study-units for their research component.
Semester 2
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
Intensive Editing Practice: Placement and Reflective Writing
60 ECTS
* Work on the research components is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2027-28 and continues up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2028-29.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Show practice-led knowledge of a range of forms, genres and modes of Creative Writing, including in-depth engagement with a chosen area of specialisation.
Demonstrate an advanced, critically informed understanding of Creative Writing as a discipline, integrating theoretical perspectives with sustained creative practice.
Apply research methodologies specific to creative writing and editing, including practice-led, practice-based and reflective approaches.
Show informed knowledge of editorial principles and practices, including line editing, copy-editing and manuscript development, as relevant to your chosen route.
Respond critically to contemporary developments in publishing across genres and markets.
Conceive, design and complete an original, coherent and methodologically informed creative and/or editorial project.
Non EU Applicants:
Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400
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The programme is designed primarily to help you develop and refine your craft as a creative writer, while also offering you the opportunity to build and sharpen editorial skills should you wish to pursue this direction. It equips you with skills sought after in careers such as creative writer or author, editor, copy-editor or manuscript developer, publishing professional, journalist or cultural critic, content creator, arts and cultural administrator, educator, or researcher.
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