Writing Children's Literature MA
Facts about this course
| Qualification | MA |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years |
| Attendance | Varies |
| Assessment | Portfolios of exercises, edited and revised creative writing with evidence of extensive drafting, essays, presentations, research projects, substantial piece of creative writing of publishable standard. |
| Course structure | |
Choose Kingston's Writing Children's Literature MA
This MA covers the critical appreciation of existing writing in this area and will enable you to develop your own work for young readers. With access to published practitioners, you will be encouraged to study the various sub genres devoted to children’s writing. In addition, you will specialise in writing for children within the Special Study and the Writers’ Workshop. Visiting writers, such as Chrissie Gittins and resident Faculty members, especially Professor Norma Clarke, will enhance your study and writing practice.
What will you study?
You will have the opportunity to develop your creative writing skills, specialising in this chosen genre. You will also study literary criticism and theory and will look at the professional elements of writing, such as copy-editing and how to get your work published.
This course is taught by staff in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
You'll be taught by both teaching staff and writers in residence, including:
- Liz Jensen, journalist, producer and author
- Professor Norma Clarke, author of a series of children's novels
"This course is giving me the structure, self-discipline and direction I need."
Alice Thurling
"By the end of this course I believe that I will have significantly improved my writing skills and that by being in contact with other writers I will have become more confident in presenting myself as a writer (thanks to the readings, feedback and advice from both tutors and students)."
Katerina Koulouri
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Core modules
Optional modules
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