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The School of English offers a variety of taught and research creative writing courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students. At the undergraduate level, we offer a popular course in  English and American Literature and Creative Writing  which allows students to combine the study of literature whilst developing their creative writing skills. At postgraduate level, we offer a  taught MA  as well as several  research programmes  at both MA and PhD level.

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Full-Time, 1 years starts Sep 2025

The MA in Creative Writing at Kent offers you the opportunity to study fiction and poetry (exclusively or together) along with optional modules in translation, and writing and the environment. Designed with serious, ambitious writers in mind, our programme uses seminars, tutorials, workshops, and precise editing to enable you to take control of your own work and write exciting, contemporary material.

You are taught exclusively by members of the permanent creative writing team, all of whom are practising, award-winning writers: https://www.kent.ac.uk/english/people. The programme can also be studied in Paris only, or with the year shared between Canterbury and Paris.

Part-Time, 2 years starts Sep 2025

Full-time, 1 years started sep 2024.

You are taught exclusively by members of the permanent creative writing team, all of whom are practising, award-winning writers: Patricia Debney, David Flusfeder, David Herd, Nancy Gaffield, Dragan Todorovic, Alex Preston, Amy Sackville, Simon Smith and Scarlett Thomas. The programme can also be studied in Paris only, or with the year shared between Canterbury and Paris.

Part-Time, 2 years started Sep 2024

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Creative Writing

The Creative Writing at University of Kent will have you spend your first term at our Canterbury campus with full access to its excellent academic and recreational facilities.

With the Creative Writing at University of Kent, you visit Paris, where you meet our Paris staff and are taken on a tour of the city. We offer advice and support to help you relocate.

In the spring term, you then relocate to the Paris School of Arts and Culture where you study at the Columbia Global Center, in a historic corner of Montparnasse.

In your final term, you complete your MA by writing a portfolio of creative work defined in collaboration with your academic supervisors.

• A wide range of expertise: Teaching is delivered by practising, award-winning writers with a wide range of experience. We bring expertise in the industry to our teaching and research.
• Make your voice heard: Be at the forefront of debate in our lively, confident, and engaged research community.
• Join a new generation of critical thinkers: Develop your own critique of a culture in crisis and sharpen your critical language.
• A vibrant academic community: Join a lively, diverse community committed to high-quality literary fiction and exciting contemporary poetry, with alumni and staff including published authors and Nobel Laureates.
• Choose your location: The Creative Writing MA can also be studied solely in our Paris centre or solely in Canterbury.

Many career paths can benefit from the writing and analytical skills that you develop as a postgraduate student in the School of English. Our students have gone on to work in academia, journalism, broadcasting and media, publishing, writing and teaching; as well as more general areas such as banking, marketing analysis and project management.

Programme Structure

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• Non-fiction: People
• Paris: Portfolio
• Paris Workshop

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• 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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• Apply before 2025-07-21 00:00:00 , International The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country. ">

There is no fixed application deadline for home/EU students, but we strongly recommend you apply no later than three months before your intended start date.

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General requirements.

• A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or substantial creative writing experience. You are required to submit a sample of your creative writing, and this will be the most significant factor in admissions decisions. Applicants may be called to interview.
• explain your reasons for study/outline your research proposal (for research programmes). This must be a minimum of 100 words and not exceed 2,000 characters.
• provide details/evidence of your qualifications
• provide two academic references
• provide other personal information and supporting documentation.

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Creative Writing - MA (Canterbury & Paris)

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Find out how to make your way in the world as a writer, through our MA in Creative Writing. Discover your literary voice, exploring your creative potential in a supportive and well-resourced environment.

A cross-cultural, interdisciplinary programme, you spend your first term at our Canterbury campus with full access to its excellent academic and recreational facilities. You also visit Paris, where you meet our Paris staff and are taken on a tour of the city. We offer advice and support to help you relocate.

In the spring term, you then relocate to the Paris School of Arts and Culture where you study at the Columbia Global Center, in a historic corner of Montparnasse.

In your final term, you complete your MA by writing a portfolio of creative work defined in collaboration with your academic supervisors.

Teaching and assessment

You take a total of four modules, for which you will produce approximately 5,000 words each (or an equivalent number of poems or translations). In addition, you write a creative dissertation of about 12,000 words (or an equivalent number of poems or translations).

Programme aims

This programme aims to:

• provide you with the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate qualification (MA) in one year, and to allow you, if required, a smooth transition to doctoral studies
• give you the breadth of experience of studying creative writing modules in Canterbury in the Autumn term, and then spending the Spring term in Paris writing ‘in residence’ while pursuing one other Kent at Paris module
• extend and deepen your understanding of your own writing practice through coursework and research
• enable you to develop an historical awareness of literary and creative writing traditions, particularly those that have been located in, or in some other way focussed on, Paris develop your independent critical thinking and judgement
• develop your independent creative thinking and practice
• develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of contemporary Paris and the literary history of the city with a view to you incorporating some of these aspects into your own creative and critical writing
• develop your understanding and critical appreciation of the expressive resources of language

Many career paths can benefit from the writing and analytical skills that you develop as a postgraduate student in the School of English. Our students have gone on to work in academia, journalism, broadcasting and media, publishing, writing and teaching; as well as more general areas such as banking, marketing analysis and project management.

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A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or substantial creative writing experience. You are required to submit a sample of your creative writing, and this will be the most significant factor in admissions decisions. Applicants may be called to interview.

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Creative Writing - MA (Canterbury and Paris)

Canterbury campus, canterbury, united kingdom, # 101-150 qs subject rankings, 12 months program duration, 18,600 gbp tuition fee/year, 31 jul, 2025 application deadline, program overview, main subject.

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Have you got a story to tell? Our MA in Creative Writing will help you develop your creative writing practice, experiment with a variety of forms, and discover your voice. Find out how to make your way in the world as a writer, exploring your creative potential in a supportive and well-resourced environment. This innovative and interdisciplinary course combines taught modules and a dissertation, and allows you to share your year between Canterbury and Paris.

Through seminars, tutorials, workshops, and precise editing, you will learn to take control of your own work and write exciting, contemporary material.

A cross-cultural, interdisciplinary programme, you spend your first term at our Canterbury campus with full access to its excellent academic and recreational facilities. In the spring term, you relocate to the Paris School of Arts and Culture where you study at the Columbia Global Center (known as Reid Hall) in a historic corner of Montparnasse. You visit Paris in the autumn term, where you meet our Paris staff and are taken on a tour of the city. We offer advice and support to help you relocate to Paris.

In your final term, you complete your MA by writing a portfolio of creative work defined in collaboration with your academic supervisors.

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  MA - Creative Writing (Canterbury)

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Unleash your storytelling potential with the MA in Creative Writing at the University of Kent in Canterbury. This dynamic programme offers a supportive environment where you can explore various writing forms, find your unique voice, and hone your craft under the guidance of award-winning writers. Whether you're passionate about poetry, fiction, non-fiction, or even TV drama, this course encourages innovation and experimentation to help you produce your best work. With a flexible course structure, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals. The programme culminates in a creative dissertation, allowing you to showcase your talent and creativity. Entry requires a relevant degree or substantial writing experience, with a sample of your creative work playing a crucial role in the admissions process. Join a vibrant academic community, access specialist resources like the Templeman Library, and kickstart your career in writing, publishing, teaching, or other related fields. Embrace your literary journey and become part of a legacy of successful writers from the University of Kent.

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Have you got a story to tell? Our MA in Creative Writing will help you develop your creative writing practice, experiment with a variety of forms, and discover your voice. Find out how to make your way in the world as a writer, exploring your creative potential in a supportive and well-resourced environment.

This challenging, practice-based course will lift you as a writer, offering you a unique approach emphasising innovation and experimentation, and encouraging you to develop your best and most authentic work. You will graduate with the skills required for professional practice in the creative writing industry.

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A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or substantial creative writing experience. You are required to submit a sample of your creative writing, and this will be the most significant factor in admissions decisions. Applicants may be called to interview. A piece or portfolio of creative work should be uploaded on the ‘Declaration’ page of the online application form. If fiction, this should be around 1,500–2,000 words; if poetry, approximately four pages. See the programme website for full details.

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Find out how to make your way in the world as a writer, through our MA in Creative Writing. Discover your literary voice, exploring your creative potential in a supportive and well-resourced environment.

A cross-cultural, interdisciplinary programme, you spend your first term at our Canterbury campus with full access to its excellent academic and recreational facilities. You also visit Paris, where you meet our Paris staff and are taken on a tour of the city. We offer advice and support to help you relocate.

In the spring term, you then relocate to the Paris School of Arts and Culture where you study at the Columbia Global Center, in a historic corner of Montparnasse.

In your final term, you complete your MA by writing a portfolio of creative work defined in collaboration with your academic supervisors.

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You take a total of four modules, for which you will produce approximately 5,000 words each (or an equivalent number of poems or translations). In addition, you write a creative dissertation of about 12,000 words (or an equivalent number of poems or translations).

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• provide you with the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate qualification (MA) in one year, and to allow you, if required, a smooth transition to doctoral studies
• give you the breadth of experience of studying creative writing modules in Canterbury in the Autumn term, and then spending the Spring term in Paris writing ‘in residence’ while pursuing one other Kent at Paris module
• extend and deepen your understanding of your own writing practice through coursework and research
• enable you to develop an historical awareness of literary and creative writing traditions, particularly those that have been located in, or in some other way focussed on, Paris develop your independent critical thinking and judgement
• develop your independent creative thinking and practice
• develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of contemporary Paris and the literary history of the city with a view to you incorporating some of these aspects into your own creative and critical writing
• develop your understanding and critical appreciation of the expressive resources of language

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Have you got a story to tell? Our MA in Creative Writing will help you develop your creative writing practice, experiment with a variety of forms, and discover your voice. Find out how to make your way in the world as a writer, exploring your creative potential in a supportive and well-resourced environment.

This challenging, practice-based course will lift you as a writer, offering you a unique approach emphasising innovation and experimentation, and encouraging you to develop your best and most authentic work. You will graduate with the skills required for professional practice in the creative writing industry.

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You are encouraged to try new approaches and to work across poetry, fiction, non-fiction, TV drama, or even translation. In your course you’ll read a wide variety of texts, share ideas in collaborative workshops, deepen your understanding of form and technique, experiment and develop your own ideas and those of your fellow writers. You can specialise from the start.

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Designed with serious, ambitious writers in mind, this innovative and interdisciplinary MA program combines taught modules and a dissertation, offering you the opportunity to study fiction and poetry (exclusively or together) along with optional modules in translation and narrative non-fiction.

The Creative Writing MA can also be studied at our Paris center or with your year shared between Canterbury and Paris.

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Designed with serious, ambitious writers in mind, this innovative and interdisciplinary Creative Writing MA combines taught modules and a dissertation. Your studies take place at Kent's Paris School of Arts and Culture. Alongside your creative writing modules, you are encouraged to consider choosing modules from the broad range of options offered our Paris centre. This programme offers students a unique opportunity to find inspiration both in and out of the classroom and to develop a creative voice in the stimulating surroundings of Montparnasse.

You can choose to begin your studies in September or January and can take a standard (90 ECTS) or an extended (120 ECTS) version of the programme. Part-time study is only available for EU/EEA passport holders, and for those who have the right to remain in France for the duration of their degree.

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A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent), or substantial creative writing experience. You are required to submit a sample of your creative writing, and this will be the most significant factor in admissions decisions.

A piece or portfolio of creative work should be uploaded on the ‘Declaration’ page of the online application form. If fiction, this should be around 1,500–2,000 words; if poetry, approximately 4 pages.

On the ‘Course Details’ page, you should submit a description of around 300 words of your creative writing plans. Please tell us whether you intend to work in fiction, poetry, or narrative non-fiction and what experience you have working in this form. Please also give some indication of the concerns, style, ideas and/or themes that you are interested in exploring in your work.

Candidates who hold no first degree, or a first degree in a non-literary/creative subject area should include in their applications a summary of any information that might allow us to support the application on the grounds of ‘equivalent professional status’. This could include previous writing publication credits or other successes and/or relevant professional achievements.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.

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London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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Designed with serious, ambitious writers in mind, this innovative and interdisciplinary Creative Writing MA combines taught modules and a dissertation. Your studies take place at Kent's Paris School of Arts and Culture.

Through seminars, tutorials, workshops, and precise editing, you will learn to take control of your own work and write exciting, contemporary material.

Alongside your creative writing modules, you are encouraged to consider choosing modules from the broad range of options offered at our Paris School of Arts and Culture. This programme offers students a unique opportunity to find inspiration both in and out of the classroom and to develop a creative voice in the stimulating surroundings of Montparnasse.

You can choose to begin your studies in September or January and can take a standard (90 ECTS) or an extended (120 ECTS) version of the programme. Part-time study is only available for EU/EEA passport holders, and for those who have the right to remain in France for the duration of their degree.

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You spend the entire year at Kent’s Paris School of Arts and Culture where you study at the Columbia Global Center (known as Reid Hall), which is located in a historic corner of Montparnasse in the heart of Paris. At this specialist, postgraduate centre, we offer interdisciplinary, flexible programmes, taught in English, which take full advantage of all the cultural resources Paris offers. Study trips to the city’s museums, art exhibitions, archives, cinemas and architectural riches are an integral part of your studies.

The interdisciplinary nature of the School means you can choose modules from outside your subject area, broadening your view of your subject. As part of our international community of students and staff, you can take part in regular seminars and talks, write for the student-run literary magazine or help to organise our annual student conference.

Many career paths can benefit from the writing and analytical skills that you develop as a postgraduate student in the School of English. Our students have gone on to work in academia, journalism, broadcasting and media, publishing, writing and teaching; as well as more general areas such as banking, marketing analysis and project management.

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Maggie Anderson, the founding director of Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center, was the first to offer words of verse to begin the three-day celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.

Reading from her poem, “Beyond Even This,” Anderson reflected on when she arrived at Kent State, in 1989 to begin teaching creative writing.  

“Who would have thought the afterlife would look so much like Ohio?” she read, garnering a loud chuckle from the audience.

Anderson was joined by more than 40 authors who have won acclaim from the nationally renowned poetry center and returned for the anniversary celebration Sept. 19-21 at the Kent State University Hotel.

The group of poets has won either the Ohio Chapbook Prize, sponsored by the Kent State University Press and the Wick Center, or the Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize.

“I’m thrilled that we have so many of you here to celebrate 40 years of the Wick Poetry Center,” said David Hassler, the Bob and Walt Wick Executive Director of the center.

Brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships in 1984 to support undergraduate poets at the university. Bob was a sculptor and former art department faculty member at Kent State, and the scholarships were born out of a desire to honor and memorialize Bob’s son Stan (1962-1980) and Walt’s son Tom (1956-1973), both of whom died as teenagers on the same day, seven years apart.

Hassler also paid tribute to the brothers as he welcomed a crowd of several hundred to the event.

“Bob and Walt Wick … are not with us but they are here in spirit. And we continue to honor their vision and their legacy through the transformative work we do at the Wick Poetry Center and the work that poetry does in this world,” Hassler said.

More than 20 members of the Wick family came from across the country to attend the celebration.

“Kent is fertile ground for poetry,” Hassler said, noting the support the center receives from the university.

“At a time when the humanities and the arts are under assault, and legislators are questioning the value of what we do and what we bring to higher education, I’m grateful that our president and our provost and our dean of the College of Arts and Sciences believe in the value of poetry and are willing to continue to support the Wick Poetry Center’s mission at Kent State,” Hassler said.

President Todd Diacon offered opening remarks, telling the audience: “I’m going to hazard a guess that no other place in America at this moment has this many people gathered to listen to poetry, so how cool is that?”  

Diacon told of his first experience with the poetry center, not long after joining Kent State as provost in 2012, when he wandered into the Kent Student Center Ballroom and encountered a group of about 20 third-grade students on the stage reading poetry, and by the time he had left, 20 veterans from a senior center were on stage, also reading their poetry.

“What a delightful alternate universe to fall into,” he said.  

Diacon told the crowd that the generosity of philanthropy allows higher education to continue its work in the face of ever-shrinking state support. "Nowhere is philanthropy more powerful than in the arts,” he said.

“Poetry makes us human. Poetry makes us better. Wick Poetry makes poetry accessible. The Wick Poetry Center is poetry at Kent State University,” Diacon said.

Diacon thanked Anderson for her leadership and mentorship.

The Wick brothers’ initial scholarships eventually expanded into the Wick Poetry Program, of which Anderson was appointed coordinator in 1992. In 2004, the program received a $2 million endowment from the Wick brothers which allowed for the program to be expanded into the Wick Poetry Center within the College of Arts and Sciences, with Anderson as its founding director. She also was the founding editor of the Wick Poetry Book Series.  

“I think the things we dreamed up together, mostly Walt and Bob and I, made what the center is now,” Anderson said.

The anniversary events continue through Saturday at the Kent State University Hotel, including panel discussions, workshops, and poetry readings, culminating in a gala dinner on Saturday evening.

The event will focus on the themes of Poetry and Healing, Poetry and Science, Poetry and Peace and Poetry and Social Justice, and will feature a start-studded lineup of poets including:  

• Padraig Ó Tuama , Irish Poet and theologian
• Naomi Shihab Nye,  San Antonio, Texas-based poet, and children’s author who was the Poetry Foundation's Young People's Poet Laureate from 2019-2022.
• Jane Hirshfield , award-winning poet, essayist and translator, and founder of Poets for Science, an interactive exhibit of science poems and writing invitation housed at the Wick Poetry Center.
• Adrian Matejka . editor of Poetry magazine.  

All four will give readings and host panel discussions, while Wick staff will guide attendees through writing workshops and immersive tours of interactive exhibits centered around the four themes.

“Beyond Even This” by Maggie Anderson

Who would have thought the afterlife would

look so much like Ohio? A small-town place,

thickly settled among deciduous trees.

I lived for what seemed a very short time.

Several things did not work out.

Casually almost, I became another one

of the departed, but I had never imagined

the tunnel of hot wind that pulls

the newly dead into the dry Midwest

and plants us like corn. I am

not alone, but I am restless.

There is such sorrow in these geese

flying over, trying to find a place to land

in the miles and miles of parking lots

that once were soft wetlands. They seem

as puzzled as I am about where to be.

Often they glide, in what I guess is

a consultation with each other,

getting their bearings, as I do when

I stare out my window and count up

what I see. It's not much really:

one buckeye tree, three white frame houses,

one evergreen, five piles of yellow leaves.

This is not enough for any heaven I had

dreamed, but I am taking the long view.

There must be a backcountry of the beyond,

beyond even this and farther out,

past the dark smoky city on the shore

of Lake Erie, through the landlocked passages

to the Great Sweetwater Seas. 

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If you want to produce cutting-edge, high-end content that reaches a diverse global audience then this Masters degree is for you. It’s at Confetti where you’ll have countless opportunities to develop your skills and build your portfolio, thanks to our industry connections and our very own creative commercial businesses.

As well as getting access to practical experience, the course will cover:

• Undertaking comprehensive research and enquiry to advance your knowledge in digital content production.
• Critically evaluating the potential for innovation in the application of production technologies in the creation of digital content.
• Issues relating to sustainability, ethics and legal frameworks when developing ideas for digital content.
• Strategic approaches to leadership, management, and problem solving when working as part of team creating digital content.
• Investigating emerging markets regarding distribution, online platforms and diverse target audiences showing increased sophistication when interpreting key analytics and audience data.
• The monitoring, evaluation and reflection on audience analytics data, allowing you to respond accordingly by adjusting your digital content both ethically and strategically to increase engagement with intended and non-intended audiences.
• The global impact of social media and the current debates at the forefront of digital content creation.
• Learning techniques of research and enquiry into authentic work-like contexts when creating innovative digital content.
• Developing ethical, diverse, and inclusive digital content for intended and non-intended audiences, demonstrating innovation, change and originality through the application of appropriate technologies.
• Developing resilience and initiative when creating complex digital content through established and emerging production management techniques and problem-solving strategies.
• Different ways of working effectively; in flexible, creative, and independent ways, showing self-discipline, self-direction, critical self-awareness, and reflexivity when working both independently and in teams.
• High level leadership and management skills, through problem solving when creating digital content.

This course is delivered at  Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies and validated by NTU.

What you’ll study

This practical Masters degree will equip with you with the skills and real-world experience of creating inspiring and engaging digital content, allowing you to build your portfolio and network.

• Research and Innovation (60 Credit Points)
• Concept Development and Project Management (60 Credit Points)
• Applied Technology and Audience Response (60 Credit Points)

During this module, you will engage in high level research combining critical thinking, practical experimentation and reflection to support your development and deep understanding of appropriate technologies and their application within Digital Content Creation. You will develop complex and thorough planning for a range of diverse and sustainable digital content assets for a defined purpose aimed at both intended and non-intended audiences.

Through exposure to new and emerging technologies prepare for your career as an innovative content creator, collaborating with others to project manage and develop original solutions to technical challenges within the production environment. You will develop mastery working both production and postproduction technology to ensure the digital content you produce has high production values and engages both intended and non-intended audiences.

You will also develop the skills to be able to systematically monitor and evaluate audience analytics and metrics and be able to pivot your content both strategically and ethically.

You will continue to monitor and evaluate your digital online content in relation to audience analytics and metrics and make final strategic and ethical decisions with regards to your digital content strategy. You will then deliver your final product to an audience and gather both qualitative and quantitative data on the reception of your final product and analyse data, and evaluate your impact and contribution to the Digital Content Creation industry.

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How you’re taught

Work based learning and industry engagement are at the heart of this course. You will engage with live and technical events run as part of Confetti X and Metronome to produce digital online content working with professionals and students on other Postgraduate pathways to deliver tailor made content.

There will also be multiple opportunities to work alongside both Confetti and Nottingham Trent University and their respective marketing departments to support in the promotion of events throughout the academic year through the creation of bespoke digital online content.

Collaboration and networking with industry professionals through Confetti's multiple industry links within the wider creative technology community will also be an integral part of the course.

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Careers and employability

The aim is to arm you with the ability to produce engaging content for high street brands, corporate clients, social media influencers or your own channels as a freelancer or start-up.

Graduates will be highly employable and equipped with skills in design, story-telling, video production, editing, communications, and social media asset building. You’ll be able to pursue work in a wide variety of roles including shoot edit filmmaker, media strategist, digital designer, graphic designer, marketing officer, social media influencer, and digital content editor.

Campus and facilities

On this course you'll study in Confetti HQ - Confetti's digital media hub, whilst you'll also spend some of your time Metronome and Confetti X .

You’ll have access to:

• 37m2 green screen studio
• 48m2 Motion capture Studio
• 24 seat post-production lab with Dual Screen PC workstations
• 25 seat screening room with Dolby Atmos audio facilities
• Specialist software including Nuke, Mari, Houdini, ZBrush, PF Track & Unreal Engine
• Full Autodesk Suite (Maya, 3DS Max, Mudbox)
• Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop)
• Industry-standard cameras from Sony and Blackmagic
• Wacom Cintiq 13HD touch tablets
• Foley suite
• Production and meeting rooms
• Access to audio post-production equipment

NTU’s City Campus

As a Confetti student, you’ll also have access to the facilities at our partner institution, Nottingham Trent University. The  NTU City Campus is just a ten minute walk away, and boasts cafes, shops, a gym, a three-story Students’ Union building, and an art gallery. You’ll have full student access to the Boots Library right in the centre of the campus, fully equipped with journals, articles, books and e-resources, as well as a laptop loan service and PCs for student use. There’s also a dedicated postgraduate study room at the  Boots Library ; a private space for postgraduate students to work and study.

You’ll also be welcome to use the facilities at  NTU’s Clifton Campus and  Brackenhurst Campus , just outside Southwell.

Accommodation

Our partner institution, NTU, offers accommodation specifically for postgraduate students. You can find out more on their  accommodation pages .

Entry requirements

• International
• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or an appropriate equivalent, i.e. a professional qualification, from a recognised British or overseas institution, in a related subject.
• Non-standard applicants with at least three years' industry experience are also welcome to apply.
• Applicants who do not fully satisfy the general criteria will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that they are capable of successfully undertaking and completing the programme at the required standard. Eligibility may be determined by means of an interview for some applicants.
• Applicants who have been taught and assessed in languages other than English should have an English language equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

You'll be invited to an informal interview after you submit your application, to determine your project ideas, your fit with the course, and to discuss your aspirations.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

• Bachelor’s degree grade 2:2 or equivalent qualification.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

• Entry requirements by country

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

• English language requirements
• Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our  international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Fees and funding

Postgraduate fees and living costs

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there is no need to feel anxious and confused about it. We hope that our  fees and funding page will answer your questions.

We are pleased to offer a 20% alumni discount for graduates of Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies and Nottingham Trent University. Terms and conditions apply.

Postgraduate loans

The government introduced a new postgraduate loan scheme for Master degrees. The loan will be a contribution towards the costs of study and it will be at the student's discretion to use the loan towards fees, maintenance costs or other costs.  Find out more on our postgraduate loans page .

Scholarships

We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies. To find out more visit our  Postgraduate Scholarships web page .

We offer scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for your scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

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Living costs

Get advice on the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham and how to budget:

• Managing your money

Paying fees

Find out about advanced payments, instalment plan options and how to make payments securely to the University:

• How and when to pay your fees

How to apply

If you are interested in joining us in September 2025, this course will be open for applications through the applicant portal from September 2024. Courses starting in January 2026 will be open for applications from July 2025.

Applications for this course can be made via the  NTU Applicant Portal - click on the Apply button at the top of the page to be taken straight through to the Portal.

For a step-by-step guide to making an application through our Applicant Portal, please visit our  postgraduate application pages.

Writing your application

Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. Make sure you include as much information as possible, including uploading evidence of results already achieved, as well as a personal statement.

Advice for non-standard applicants

We welcome applications from applicants without prior qualifications. However, in this instance, you must have proven experience in industry, which demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree (undergraduate) standard.

If you are applying without prior qualifications, you will need to submit comprehensive details of your achievements with evidence to substantiate your claim (any documentation can be uploaded to the My Documents section of the Applicant Portal). This type of application will be considered with respect to the University’s provision for ‘accreditation for prior experiential learning’. Decisions regarding the accreditation of prior learning are a matter of academic judgement.

Keeping up to date

After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

If you need more help or support, you can call our Admissions Team on  +44 (0)115 848 4200 , or email  [email protected] .

Good luck with your application!

Apply online through our  NTU applicant portal .

Application advice

Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example.  After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

• Follow our guide to the application process

Writing your personal statement

Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:

• Advice on writing a good personal statement

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