Creative Writing MFA

Take your writing to the next level and pursue your dreams of publication This course offers talented and aspiring writers the chance to refine their craft under the tutelage of acclaimed professionals. At our Penrhyn Road campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including the Learning Resources Centre. This offers: subject libraries, plus a free inter-library loan scheme to other libraries in the Greater London area; online database subscriptions; and a growing selection of resource materials. Kingston is just a 30-minute train journey away from central London, where you can access a wealth of additional libraries and archives, including the British Library. This course has developed a strong identity in terms of encouraging students to fuse disparate, varied influences in their work. External examiner

English language requirements for Creative Writing MFA Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each element. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our

International students: £18,300 per year

UK students: £10,700 per year

UK/Home: £10,700 per year

International: £18,300 per year

September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

• Penrhyn Road, United Kingdom