MA CREATIVE PRACTICE
Make that book happen!
MA CREATIVE PRACTICE
Make that book happen!
MA CREATIVE PRACTICE
Make that book happen!
12 months. write that book. A TRANSFORMATIVE creative M.A. that gets you published.
12 months. write that book. A TRANSFORMATIVE creative M.A. that gets you published.
12 months. write that book. A TRANSFORMATIVE creative M.A. that gets you published.
Take our 2 minute quiz to see if its a good fit.
FIND OUT IN 2 MINS IF THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR YOU?
Take our 2 minute quiz to see if its a good fit.
Bring your book-shaped idea to life. Whether it's a novel, poetry collection, cookbook, photo book, or a guide built from your expertise—this track of the MA Creative Practice is designed for bookmakers who want more than just ideas in notebooks. It's about moving beyond planning and into making. You'll get the structure, support, and momentum you need to finally turn pages in your mind into something real, something tangible, something worth sharing.
Ready to bring your book idea to life?
Novel, poetry, cookbook, photography or guide—whatever shape your book takes, this MA track helps you turn your pages into reality. With structure, support, and momentum to make it happen.
A masters degree in making things happen!
A masters degree in making things happen!
A masters degree in making things happen!
Eligible for student finance (UK students)
A fully accredited Masters Degree
Flexible online Tuition.
No tedious dissertations, focus on your creative practice all year.
Unique features.
Unique features.
Build & launch as you learn – Start working on your book or creative publishing project from day one. No waiting until it’s over — your momentum starts now.
Join a vibrant community of writers, artists, and multi-hyphenate creatives who are bringing bold ideas to life.
3 immersive residentials in inspiring European locations, designed to fuel focus, creativity, and connection.
Weekly productivity huddles to keep your writing moving and your project on track.
One-to-one mentorship with someone who understands your project and your creative voice.
We've made applying really straightforward. Start with our pre-application quiz.
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students making books happen!
students making books happen!
Sean
On a mission to bring Tattoo art to the Tate!
On a mission to bring Tattoo art to the Tate!
Ester
Whimsical wordsmith: Rekindling adult imaginations with illustrated tales, while coaxing closet creatives into the spotlight
Whimsical wordsmith: Rekindling adult imaginations with illustrated tales, while coaxing closet creatives into the spotlight
Autumn
Plotting food revolution with local veggie antics, rebel recipes, and garden-variety mischief!
Plotting food revolution with local veggie antics, rebel recipes, and garden-variety mischief!
PROGRAMME DETAILS
UCAS DETAILS
MA Creative Practice
University: Plymouth Marjon
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Location: Make Happen Institute (Bristol)
Campus Code: S
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate course in related field and/or relevant experience.*
*Don’t be put off we make exceptions for the super committed candidate.
As part of your application, you will be required to submit a simple proposal for your major project. This will then be followed by an interview.
FINANCE
Course Fees £10,500
Eligible for Government Student Finance. See government website for details.
FEES INCLUDE
Full Tuition
Accreditation
Full board at residentials.*
Personal mentor
*excludes travel to Sweden
WHEN YOU CAN START
January 2025 Full-time
FULL. NOW CLOSED.
September 2025 Full-time
APPLICATION DEADLINES
ROUND 1 : Now Closed.
ROUND 2 : Now Closed.
ROUND 3 : Open until 3rd June.
BOOTCAMP DATES
Residential 1 - Possibility: Early October 2025
Residential 2 - Engagement: Early March 2026
Residential 3 - Sustain: Mid September 2026
January 2026 Full-time
APPLICATION DEADLINES
ROUND 1 : Now Closed.
ROUND 2 : Now Closed.
ROUND 3 : Open until 3rd June.
BOOTCAMP DATES
Residential 1 - Possibility: Mid January 2026
Residential 2 - Engagement: Late May 2026
Residential 3 - Sustain: Early January 2027
(subject to change)
September 2026 Full-time
Applications Not Open At This Time
PROGRAMME DETAILS
UCAS DETAILS
MA Creative Practice
University: Plymouth Marjon
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Location: Make Happen Institute (Bristol)
Campus Code: S
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate course in related field and/or relevant experience.*
*Don’t be put off we make exceptions for the super committed candidate.
As part of your application, you will be required to submit a simple proposal for your major project. This will then be followed by an interview.
FINANCE
Course Fees £10,500
Eligible for Government Student Finance. See government website for details.
FEES INCLUDE
Full Tuition
Accreditation
Full board at residentials.*
Personal mentor
*excludes travel to Sweden
PROGRAMME DETAILS
UCAS DETAILS
MA Creative Practice
University: Plymouth Marjon
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Location: Make Happen Institute (Bristol)
Campus Code: S
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate course in related field and/or relevant experience.*
*Don’t be put off we make exceptions for the super committed candidate.
As part of your application, you will be required to submit a simple proposal for your major project. This will then be followed by an interview.
FINANCE
Course Fees £10,500
Eligible for Government Student Finance. See government website for details.
FEES INCLUDE
Full Tuition
Accreditation
Full board at residentials.*
Personal mentor
*excludes travel to Sweden
WHEN YOU CAN START
January 2025 Full-time
FULL. NOW CLOSED.
September 2025 Full-time
APPLICATION DEADLINES
ROUND 1 : Now Closed.
ROUND 2 : Now Closed.
ROUND 3 : Open until 3rd June.
BOOTCAMP DATES
Residential 1 - Possibility: Early October 2025
Residential 2 - Engagement: Early March 2026
Residential 3 - Sustain: Mid September 2026
January 2026 Full-time
APPLICATION DEADLINES
ROUND 1 : Now Closed.
ROUND 2 : Now Closed.
ROUND 3 : Open until 3rd June.
BOOTCAMP DATES
Residential 1 - Possibility: Mid January 2026
Residential 2 - Engagement: Late May 2026
Residential 3 - Sustain: Early January 2027
(subject to change)
September 2026 Full-time
Applications Not Open At This Time
A MASTERS IN MAKING HAPPEN…
A MASTERS IN MAKING HAPPEN…
Eligible for student finance (UK students)
A fully accredited Masters Degree (Plymouth Marjon University)
Flexible online Tuition.
No tedious dissertations, focus on your creative practice all year.
3 x Residential bootcamps in Sweden
Regular productivity huddles to keep you on track and accountable with your filmmaking.
Mentoring from people who GET what it's like being a diverse creative.
Get our comprehensive guide to the programme for those that don't want to be stuck in a box.
Get our comprehensive guide to the programme for those that don't want to be stuck in a box.
Get our comprehensive guide to the programme for those that don't want to be stuck in a box.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is a Masters Programme for me?
Many people are put off by Masters study as they assume it will be all essays and no action. Our programme is VERY different. Whilst you still earn a rigorous qualification, you will focus on action. And there are no essays/dissertations.
HOW DOES FINANCE WORK?
Masters programmes are inevitably very expensive… and with several residentials included in the cost ours is not one of the cheaper ones. Government finance is available for most UK residents applying for our programme.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is a Masters Programme for me?
Many people are put off by Masters study as they assume it will be all essays and no action. Our programme is VERY different. Whilst you still earn a rigorous qualification, you will focus on action. And there are no essays/dissertations.
HOW DOES FINANCE WORK?
Masters programmes are inevitably very expensive… and with several residentials included in the cost ours is not one of the cheaper ones. Government finance is available for most UK residents applying for our programme.
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