Master of Arts [M.A] [Teaching] From Goldsmiths, University of London

The programme offered by the Goldsmiths, University of London seeks students who are looking to use your creative writing to help people learn.

This programme provides the chance to:

-ÊWork with two leading departments at Goldsmiths: Educational Studies and English and Comparative Literature.

-ÊWork with professional writers in the English and Comparative Literature Department who include Ros Barber, Maura Dooley, Stephen Knight, Blake Morrison, Ross Raisin, Francis Spufford, Jack Underwood, Ardashir Vakil and Erica Wagner.

- Collaborate with high-profile organisations to workshop your creative writing and hone your pedagogical skills.

- Work with Creative Writing educators to develop your skills and knowledge as a teacher of Creative Writing, at all ages, from small children to older people.

- Develop your awareness and critical understanding of what creative writing means in different societies and social settings.

Careers

The programme provides and enhances continuing professional development in creative writing for educators and teachers, opening up opportunities to work with local cultural institutions and schools, and enriching current professional practice.

Previous students have helped their careers by doing this MA, going on to work in business, arts organisations, theatre, Spoken Word and diverse educational settings. Previous students include Niall Bourke who won the 2015 Costa Short Story Award, Joshua Seighal shortlisted for the National Literacy Trust Award 2015 and a number of students have published their academic research in prestigious scholarly journals.