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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.

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.

TAKE THE QUIZ!

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!

Eligible for student finance (UK students)
A fully accredited Masters Degree
Flexible online Tuition.
No tedious dissertations, focus on your creative practice all year.

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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.

Start Application

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Join our next intro event

Get all your questions answered.

BOOK NOW

students making books happen!

Sean

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

Autumn

Plotting food revolution with local veggie antics, rebel recipes, and garden-variety mischief!

Sean

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

Autumn

Plotting food revolution with local veggie antics, rebel recipes, and garden-variety mischief!

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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

APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 NOW CLOSED

BOOTCAMP DATES

Residential 1 - Possibility: Early October 2025

Residential 2 - Engagement: Early March 2026

Residential 3 - Sustain: Mid September 2026

January 2026 Full-time

APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR JANUARY 2026

September 2026 Full-time

Applications CLOSED

Book onto the next online Intro Event to find out more.

Residential Bootcamps

Possibility (Sweden): September 2026

Engagement (Sweden): March 2027

Sustain (TBC - UK): September 2027

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

START YOUR APPLICATION

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.

DownLoad The guidE

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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?

HOW DOES FINANCE WORK?

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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.

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.

Join our next intro event

Join our next intro event

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!

Sean

Ester

Autumn

PROGRAMME DETAILS

UCAS DETAILS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

FINANCE

FEES INCLUDE

WHEN YOU CAN START

January 2025 Full-time

FULL. NOW CLOSED.

September 2025 Full-time

APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 NOW CLOSEDBOOTCAMP DATES

January 2026 Full-time

APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR JANUARY 2026

September 2026 Full-time

PROGRAMME DETAILS

UCAS DETAILS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

FINANCE

FEES INCLUDE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is a Masters Programme for me?

HOW DOES FINANCE WORK?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is a Masters Programme for me?

HOW DOES FINANCE WORK?

COURSES

COURSES

COURSES

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.

APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 NOW CLOSED

BOOTCAMP DATES