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- Kingston has links with major publishers, such as Hachette UK, Yale University, Bloomsbury, Faber and Macmillan. Course content is informed by an advisory board of industry figures.
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to Kingston University’s publication, Ripple, which includes fiction, poetry, reviews and creative nonfiction and is edited by students on the course.
- You will become part of Kingston’s thriving community, with events such as readings, lectures from published authors, editors and ag...
**Reasons to choose Kingston** <br/><br/><br/>- Kingston has links with major publishers, such as Hachette UK, Yale University, Bloomsbury, Faber and Macmillan. Course content is informed by an advisory board of industry figures.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the opportunity to contribute to Kingston University’s publication, Ripple, which includes fiction, poetry, reviews and creative nonfiction and is edited by students on the course.<br/><br/><br/>- You will become part of Kingston’s thriving community, with events such as readings, lectures from published authors, editors and agents, masterclasses and enriching discussions. <br/><br/><br/>**About this course**<br/><br/>This course examines not only the craft of writing, but also how the publishing industry works. You will develop a creative writing portfolio alongside studying trends in the industry. The creative writing element of this course is workshop-led, with an opportunity to specialise in the genre of your choice. The publishing element focuses on marketing-led commercial and trade publishing, industry structure and core skills. For your final assessment, you may choose a creative writing dissertation, a publishing dissertation or undertake a practical publishing project.<br/><br/>**Example modules**<br/><br/><br/>- Writers Workshop<br/><br/><br/>- Create: The Business of Publishing<br/><br/><br/>- Make: Content Development and Production<br/><br/><br/>For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Penrhyn Road Campus
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Institution Code
K84
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