Teesside University

Overview

The MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing (Online) at Teesside University offers a flexible, fully online learning experience. This program delves into the intersection of creative writing and personal well-being, emphasizing how writing can enhance identity and foster personal and professional growth. It is ideal for writers, educators, and practitioners looking to implement writing strategies in community, health, and well-being settings while honing their craft and creating safe and supportive writing environments.

• Award: MA (Distance Learning)
• Mode of study: Online / distance learning (flexible study; no fixed attendance required)
• Focus: Creative writing practice and well-being-informed reflective approaches
• Assessment: Portfolio of creative writing, a well-being-focused reflection, and a project or dissertation-style component
• Language of instruction: English
• Entry requirements: Typically a bachelor's degree at 2.2 or above (or equivalent) plus an English language test (see requirements)

What you'll study

This MA program combines essential modules with a specialization in well-being and an extensive independent project. Core modules include:

• Core Skills and Techniques – Enhance your craft, critical awareness, and reflective writing abilities.
• The Creative Writing and Wellbeing Project – Design and execute a project that integrates creative practice with well-being-focused strategies.
• The Professional Writer in the World – Investigate professional writing practices and how writing shapes identity in various contexts.
• Writing and the Self – Explore autobiographical and reflective writing, voice, and the connection between writing and personal identity.
• Writing and Wellbeing Specialism – Concentrate your studies on the applications of writing in promoting well-being within individuals and communities.

Independent work: You will undertake a major project that synthesizes creative practice, critical reflection, and learning related to well-being.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this program, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 or equivalent. Additionally, proficiency in English must be demonstrated through an accepted language test.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing program can pursue various career paths, including roles in education, community health, creative industries, and therapeutic writing practices. The skills acquired in this program equip individuals to facilitate well-being through writing, making a positive impact in diverse settings.