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

Creative Writing (MA)

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Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL) | Egham
Surrey, South East England
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

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Studying in Surrey, South East England

Emily Wilding Davison Building is the main library provides a spacious, modern area for seating and meetings
Emily Wilding Davison Building is the main library provides a spacious, modern area for seating and meetings
Picture Gallery showcases a collection of Victorian art and all are able to visit and admire the art
Picture Gallery showcases a collection of Victorian art and all are able to visit and admire the art
The Quad of the Founder’s Building features a statue of Queen Victoria creating a welcoming space for relaxation
The Quad of the Founder’s Building features a statue of Queen Victoria creating a welcoming space for relaxation
Founder's Dining Hall, a Grade I listed heritage site, has been serving student meals since 1886with its Victorian décor
Founder's Dining Hall, a Grade I listed heritage site, has been serving student meals since 1886with its Victorian décor
The Royal Holloway Sports Centre is well-equipped facility that supports a wide variety of sports and fitness activities
The Royal Holloway Sports Centre is well-equipped facility that supports a wide variety of sports and fitness activities
Founder’s Building offers a range of student rooms including large singles, standard singles, and shared rooms with WiFi
Founder’s Building offers a range of student rooms including large singles, standard singles, and shared rooms with WiFi
Surrey, South East England (City)
Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL)
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  • Location : Egham, Surrey
  • Nearby : 10-minute walk from the town of Egham
  • Getting here : Public transport via train (20-minute walk from Egham Station); via bus (Bus 441a and 441 runs from the station to outside the University’s main entrance)
  • Faculties : Home to 6 schools, including School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences and School of Law and Social Sciences
  • In 1886, Royal Holloway College in Surrey was opened by Queen Victoria. By 1900, the colleges became part of the University of London, later merging in 1985 to form what is now Royal Holloway.

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

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IELTS
7 (W : 7.0, 5.5)
Pearson (PTE)
69 (W : 69, 51)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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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 Surrey, South East England

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Living costs with rent

GBP $1,100 - $1,400 / month
Rent / month
GBP £500 - £1,100
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)

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Scholarships

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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

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University Intakes

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September 2026 Intake
21 August
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