Creative Writing MA (Distance Learning): Apply for this course

Before you apply

Before you submit your application, please read through our entry criteria carefully to ensure you meet our requirements.

How to apply online

Please ensure you select the mode of attendance and start date that you wish to apply for below.

If you haven't begun an online application already, you will need to select 'new user' once the form is opened and set up a username and password. This allows you to save and return to your application if you can't complete the application in one go.

Start date Attendance
Creative Writing (Distance Learning) MA - Full time: September 2025full time attendanceApply now
Creative Writing (Distance Learning) MA - Part time: September 2025part time attendanceApply now

Application deadlines

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, applications will close when the course is full.

Information required to confirm your place

We will require the following information to allow us to confirm your place on the course. This can be forwarded to us after you have submitted your application:

  • Proof of your English language proficiency, if English is not your first language. This will generally be either an IELTS or TOEFL test certificate. If you do not hold a formal English language qualification, please indicate how you have acquired your proficiency in written and spoken English. See postgraduate English language requirements.

All communications should include your full name and your Kingston University ID number, which can be found in your offer letter.

After you have applied

If the admission tutor wishes to see a portfolio from you, you will be sent an email asking you to upload your zipped portfolio to the OSIS portal within three weeks of the date of the email request.

If the admissions tutor requires further information or wishes to invite you to an interview, they will contact you directly. You will then hear whether your application has been successful.