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MA Creative Writing (Online)

  • Mode of study: Online, part-time
  • Study location: Online
  • How to apply: Apply directly to us
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Meet our Industry Patron – Michelle Zeitlin

Meet the Industry Patron for MA Creative Writing (Online), Michelle Zeitlin – The Hollywood Insider.

Holding a Liberal Arts BA from St Mary’s College, Los Angeles, Michelle Zeitlin’s creative journey began in ballet. Since then, her extensive multidisciplinary training in dance, drama, and film has taken her across the globe and maps out a rich, storied career.

From drama training and movie direction to choreography, theatrical writing and talent management, Michelle has worn many hats, building a healthy network of industry connections along the way. Her motto is “passion to power”, which is reflected through her talent management agency, More Zap.

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Career destinations

The versatile, distinctive skillset you acquire on this course will open up a wide variety of options for your future – in terms of both employment and further academic study. Projects such as the anthology submission will be viable for industry publishing, and through your final project, you’ll already have first-hand experience delivering an outstanding pitch.

You’ll also benefit from guidance as part of AUB's Industry Patron scheme: a formal connection with a creative writing practitioner who offers unique collaborative opportunities and close relations within the industry.

The project management, collaboration, market analysis and critical thinking skills you develop will increase your chances of employability as a writing professional – whether your goal is to be a freelance writer, in-house author, or publisher. On top of this, you’ll develop core soft skills surrounding resilience and flexibility that are highly sought-after in today’s fast-changing global economy.

A few of the options you could pursue as an MA Creative Writing graduate include:

  • Freelance writer or author
  • Scriptwriter
  • Video game writer
  • Journalist
  • Copywriter
  • Proofreader

You could also pursue opportunities in research, lecturing, lexicography, and communications.

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