The new MFA in Creative Writing, at the School of English, is a unique part-time, mid-residency programme, allowing participants to design, edit, and craft their creative writing, based on historical and contemporary developments in the field.

The two-year part-time programme hopes to help students establish a sound body of work. It will also allow students to work with fellow writers and establish patterns of writing that can be life-long.

MFA Director, Dr Page Richards says: "Our aim is that students can acquire, by the end of the programme, both a wide body of knowledge and greater self-confidence in the art of creative writing."

The MFA, which has evolved from the Department's Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Writing, offers both depth and specialization and may contribute professionally to advancement in teaching, journalism, and communications.

The class of 2009 hosts approximately 30 students will be taught this year by Dr Page Richards, Marina Ma from the School of English, and Rajeev Balasubramanyam from the Society of Scholars, who will be offering sessions or special events throughout the year.