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Creative Writing MFA By City St George’s, University of London — University of Business, Practice and the Professions

About the Program

The extended terminal degree in creative writing, for writers building a book-length work. Taught at the Clerkenwell campus.

Subject Requirements

  • Set per course - see the course page for required or preferred subject areas.

Academic requirements

  • Normally a UK upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or overseas equivalent
  • some courses accept a 2:2. BANGLADESH EQUIVALENCE (published by City St George's): four-year Bachelor degrees (from 2024 onwards, or from any year for selected universities), BSc Engineering, five-year Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Science, and BArch from a public university are accepted. First Class = GPA 3.5/4.0 or 70%
  • 2:1 = GPA 3.25/4.0 or 65%
  • 2:2 = GPA 3.0/4.0 or 60%. Selected universities accepted from any year: Bangladesh University of Professionals, BRAC University Dhaka, BUET, CUET, Daffodil International University, East West, Independent University Dhaka, KUET, North South, RUET, University of Chittagong, University of Dhaka, United International University. Other Bachelor degrees considered case by case. Relevant professional experience may be considered where formal qualifications fall short.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill (typical postgraduate standard). PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT equivalents accepted. Exact requirement is set per course - confirm on the course page.

Additional Requirements

  • No application fee for direct applications to City St George's. Bayes Masters courses require a non-refundable GBP 2,000 deposit on accepting an offer. Alumni of legacy City or legacy St George's receive a 20% Graduate Loyalty Discount. School-level scholarships are available, including the Global STEM Leadership Masters Scholarship (up to 50% of tuition) for applications submitted before 15 April. Pre-Masters and foundation routes are available through the City St George's International Study Centre.

Documents Required

  • Academic transcripts and degree certificate (with certified English translation where applicable)
  • personal statement
  • one or two references
  • up-to-date CV
  • copy of passport photo page
  • English language test certificate
  • portfolio, writing sample, showreel, audition or research proposal where the course requires it
  • DBS and occupational health clearance for clinical courses.
City St George’s, University of London
Application FeeNot applicable
Other FeesCity St George's does not publish a central fee table - fees are set per course. FEE NOT INDIVIDUALLY VERIFIED: figure shown is the school-level band for 2026/27. Confirm on the course page before quoting a student. Additional expenses may apply for placements, field trips, professional exams and resits.
Tuition Fee (one-time)—
Cost of living per year—
Duration12 months full-time / 24 months part-time
Level of EducationPostgraduate Taught
Destination CountryUnited Kingdom
University websiteVisit ↗
Starting DateSubmission Deadlines
(Onshore / Offshore)
September 2026, September 2027 (some courses also January) · Open— / —

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