Study a Masters degree in Publishing or Creative Writing in Scotland, UK

Publishing and Creative Writing Masters courses at Stirling strike a balance between practical training and critical thinking. We help to prepare you for a career in the literary world - from writing to commissioning, editing, marketing and more.

MLitt Publishing Studies

Starting in September

Develop expert knowledge of the entire publishing process in both print and digital environments.
Excellent links with publishing businesses and industry.
 Join our network of graduates working for publishers and publishing organisations across the world.

MLitt Creative Writing

Starting in September

Be taught by acclaimed writers Lorna Gibb, Kevin MacNeil and Natalia Liebnitz.
Get a wide view of literary life with guest lectures and visits from established authors, agents and editors.
We have wide links throughout the literary world, for example the Scottish Poetry Library, the Centre for Publishing Studies and The Royal Society of Literature.

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£7,000 Vice Chancellor's Scholarship

Students from USA and Canada can apply for our Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship – giving a £7,000 reduction in tuition fees.

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Graduate Visa

International students who successfully complete a UK degree can apply for the Graduate Visa, which will allow you to stay in the UK after you graduate, with no restriction on the type of work you can do.

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International student loans

Student loans are available in selected US states and Canadian Provinces with international student loans providers, including Prodigy Finance. For USA students we're eligible to certify loan applications for the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).

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Monika OKeefe
USA
MLitt Publishing Studies

My experience in Scotland so far has been very enriching. I’ve not only gotten to meet and learn about the local culture but also the culture of the many other people in my programme which has a very international cohort.