Overview
The two-year, part-time Undergraduate Diploma in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford allows you to strengthen your ability in four major areas of literary activity — prose, poetry, drama and analytical reading — as well as the chance to specialise in the genre of your choice.
Study options:
There are two ways to study:
The face-to-face option takes place on weekends in Oxford, and offers a rich combination of seminars, one-to-one tutorials and group discussions. See study option 1, below.
The online option replicates this structure exactly, using a variety of media to offer a stimulating and challenging learning environment. See study option 2, below.
For both study options, the chance to have your work read and analysed by a supportive, suitably skilled peer group is one of the great benefits of the course, offering fresh perspectives and insights on your writing. At the same time, we emphasise the importance of individual voice and vision, and there will be ample time for one-to-one, in-depth discussion of your work.
Many of our former students have had work accepted for publication during or after their time with us. A significant number have progressed to Creative Writing MAs and MFA programmes at a range of universities, including Oxford University’s Master's in Creative Writing.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- seminars, involving practical writing activities and lively group discussions;
- group discussions of each other’s work. This is because the value of group activity as a catalyst for the creative imagination is a central tenet of the course.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Creative Writing Literature View 1493 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application:
- a sample of your work: approximately 2000 words of prose fiction or dramatic dialogue, or about half a dozen poems
- a statement of between 300 and 400 words explaining why you wish to enrol on the course, and stating which pathway you are applying for.
- proof of your English language ability if you are a non-native English-speaking applicant
Tuition Fee
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International
6625 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6625 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
3865 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3865 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Oxford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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