LoadingLoadingLoadingLoadingCraft fiction, memoir, and narrative non-fiction at degree level
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Creative writing is learned through practice, feedback, and reading widely. Arab Leadership University's MA offers fiction, memoir, and narrative non-fiction workshops with small cohorts and faculty who are published authors. You will produce a portfolio of polished work, study craft through published exemplars, and learn publishing pathways including agents, self-publishing, and digital media. Edinburgh's literary heritage informs the programme ethos.
Faculty spotlight
Novelist Professor Sofia Ramirez leads fiction workshops; poet Dr. Emma Laurent supervises memoir and hybrid forms.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
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| CW501 | Fiction Workshop I Fiction Workshop I — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| CW502 | Reading as a Writer Reading as a Writer — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| CW503 | Narrative Non-Fiction Narrative Non-Fiction — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| CW504 | Poetry & Hybrid Forms Poetry & Hybrid Forms — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| CW505 | Fiction Workshop II Fiction Workshop II — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| CW506 | Memoir & Life Writing Memoir & Life Writing — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
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| CW601 | Contemporary Literary Forms & Aesthetics Contemporary Literary Forms & Aesthetics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| CW602 | Publishing Industry & Editorial Practice Publishing Industry & Editorial Practice — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 |
| CW507 | Publishing & Author Career Publishing & Author Career — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| CW508 | Literary Research Methods Literary Research Methods — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| 3 |
| CW603 | Major Creative Project Major Creative Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 6 |