1. Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL)
  2. Creative Writing (MA)

Creative Writing (MA)

Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) logo
In Partnership With
Global Education Alliance
Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) | Central London
London, Greater London
Duration
1 year
Estimated Fee / Year
GBP $27,000
Degree Requirement
Lower 2nd Class
Intake
Sep

About the Course

Field of Study (1)

Major / Specialisation

  • Creative Writing

Find Your Perfect Course Match!

Check out which universities and courses are most suitable for you.

Studying in Central London, London

Senate House is one of the three buildings at the Central London campus.
Senate House is one of the three buildings at the Central London campus.
Central London, London (City)
Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL)
QS#461UK#46
  • Location: Bloomsburry, London
  • Nearby : 15-minute walk from the British Museum
  • Getting here : Public transport via train (15-minute walk from London Euston Station); via bus (6-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, Chenies Street (Stop D)); via tube/underground (Four major tube stations just a short five-minute walk away, which are Russell Square Station, Goodge Street Station, Tottenham Court Road Station and Holborn Station)
  • Faculties : Home to School of Humanities and School of Performing and Digital Arts
  • Royal Holloway London Graduate School Campus is a vibrant hub of academic excellence, housed in three distinguished buildings that exude history and modernity, Senate House, Stewart House, 11 Bedford Square

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

Degree
Lower 2nd Class
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

English Language Requirement

Check out the English language requirements for this course with minimum score for each skills* in the bracket.
IELTS
7 (W : 7.0, 5.5)
Pearson (PTE)
69 (W : 69, 51)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

How to Know If You’re Eligible?

Our education consultants can perform a detailed review for you and get confirmation from the university regarding your eligibility. Learn what we'll check –

Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
GBP $27,000*
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
September
Duration
1 year

Living Cost in Central London, London

Get a quick estimate of your monthly living costs if you’re staying near campus, with a breakdown of what's covered. Actual costs may vary based on your lifestyle.

Living costs with rent

Above GBP $1,400 / month
Rent / month
GBP £1000 - £2000
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + GBP $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

Find the Best Options For Your Budget

Our education consultants can match you with the best courses for your budget, taking into consideration the fees, scholarships, and living cost at campus. Learn how we do it –

What scholarships to apply

Scholarships

Find the list of applicable scholarships by Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) that you could apply to for Creative Writing (MA) and get the complete scholarship details.

Master
Auto Approval

Requirements

  • International fee status
  • Currently living in of the the country listed below
  • Offer to study a full-time Masters degree starting in September 2026 or January 2027
  • Self-funded

Awards Details

Fee waiver of GBP 2,000 or GBP 4,000 for first year of study

Master

Requirements

  • Offer to study a Masters degree within: Department of Classics, Department of Earth Sciences, Department of Economics, Department of English, Department of Geography, Department of Health Studies, Department of History, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Department of Law and Criminology, Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics, Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy, Department of Psychology, Department of Social Work
  • Achieved, or on target to achieve, a First Class Honours degree or equivalent
  • Meet all the conditions associated with their academic offer in time to enroll at Royal Holloway
  • Be registering as a new first year student when applying for postgraduate degree
  • Students must not hold more than one University scholarship unless explicitly allowed in the scholarship terms
  • Students must not receive external fee funding that fully covers their tuition fees
  • You must provide a supporting statement of no more than 400 words (please note that statements that exceed the word count will automatically be rejected), outlining why you should receive the scholarship. You should include:
    • Academic achievements you are particularly proud of and why they are important to you
    • Reasons for choosing the degree programme you have applied for
    • Your future aspirations and how the scholarship will help you achieve them
    • Demonstration of an enthusiastic and authentic spirit of enquiry and how the scholarship will help you share and advance knowledge for future generations
  • Your statement will be judged on how effectively and convincingly you respond to the above.
  • The deadline to apply for this scholarship is 11.59pm (UK time) on Monday 15 June.

Awards Details

Fee waiver of GBP 8,100 for first year of study only

Application

How to Apply

Contact us and our education consultants will make sure you have all the information you need to successfully apply to Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) for your desired intake.

Apply Worry-Free with Expert Guidance

Once your budget and entry requirements for the course are confirmed, our consultants will help you with the following steps to complete the application process —

Note: All our student services are FREE! We advise students to contact us at anytime to plan early and kickstart the applications, ideally no more than 3 months before the deadline.

University Intakes

Please note that these are general intakes for all undergraduate programmes. The application deadlines can vary by course or may close earlier once the programme quota has been filled.

September 2026 Intake
21 August
Interested in this Course?
Start Research with Our Comprehensive

Research Checklist

Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL)

CONTACT US

Get Your Education Plan

Talk to our education consultants for free guidance and personalised insights on universities and courses that best fit you.

Country Code