SRH University
Bachelor

Creative Writing
Master of Arts | Cooperation with Partnerhochschule ArtEz

Study creative writing across Europe at four leading institutions and develop your literary voice in an international context.

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All Facts at a Glance
Degree:
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Start:
31st August 2026
Model:
extra-occupational
Language:
English
ECTS:
120
Info:
Duration:
4 semesters
Location:
Nationwide
Costs:
from 225 € per month

In cooperation with

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Your Course Content

What you will learn in the Creative Writing Master

The international Master Creative Writing enables you to develop your own artistic voice while expanding your understanding of writing as a form of research, creative practice and social engagement. The two-year programme is a collaboration between four renowned European institutions: SRH University of Applied Sciences (Berlin), ArtEZ University of the Arts (Arnhem), Escuela de Escritores (Madrid) and Scuola Holden (Turin).

You will work on your own artistic project, explore literary questions through research and reflect on the role of writing in a global contemporary context. Online courses, writing workshops and three annual on-site residencies in the partner countries bring together theory, practice and exchange across cultural boundaries.

You will write and develop your work in your first language — at SRH this means German — and receive individual mentoring in that language. International seminars, courses and discussions are conducted in English.

The Creative Writing programme is a continuing education Master’s degree (M.A.) designed for aspiring writers who already hold a Bachelor’s degree and wish to write professionally while engaging in artistic research.

  • 28 students per cohort, with 7 each from Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy
  • Languages of study: German in the weekly text workshops at SRH; English as a lingua franca in joint seminars with all 28 students
  • Each student develops their own major literary project over two years and receives individual coaching in their first language
  • Three times a year, all students meet for two-week residencies at partner locations in Madrid, Turin, Berlin and Arnhem, as well as other European locations
  • Seminars and workshops take place in the afternoons and evenings, making it possible to study alongside a professional career

Artistic research and the development of your literary voice lie at the heart of the programme. You will learn to craft complex narratives, experiment with new forms of writing and present your work in a professional context.

Core areas of study include:

  • Artistic research and narrative practice: developing your own research questions and experimenting with form
  • European literature and theory: engaging with contemporary literary discourse
  • Writing in digital environments: storytelling across new media platforms
  • Authorship and responsibility: exploring writing within social and cultural contexts

Through intensive feedback, peer learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, you will strengthen your identity as a literary artist within a European network.

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Career Opportunities After the Degree

Our innovative approach that pays off

As a graduate of the European Master Creative Writing, you will gain a strong understanding of literary processes and develop a distinctive international profile. You may explore new narrative forms, produce your own publications or curate literary programmes.

Your expertise in narrative research, intercultural collaboration and creative practice prepares you for a wide range of career paths — from working as an independent writer to roles in publishing, as well as projects at the intersection of art, media and society.

Possible professional fields include:

  • Literary writing across genres and hybrid forms
  • Editing, publishing and literary translation
  • Cultural research, literary mediation and teaching
  • Interdisciplinary art projects and European collaborations
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Your Curriculum

The curriculum of the international Master Creative Writing combines artistic practice, theoretical exploration and international collaboration. The programme includes online courses in English, hybrid writing workshops in German and three two-week residencies per year in Arnhem, Madrid, Turin and Berlin (on-site attendance required).

The programme focuses on artistic research, European literary theory and experimental writing practice. You will work on your own creative project, receive extensive feedback and further develop your narrative approach — from traditional prose to digital formats. Around 30% of the programme consists of seminars and workshops, while 70% is dedicated to individual artistic work. This structure supports your development as an internationally connected author who actively contributes to shaping the future of literature.

Applications for the Winter Semester 2026/2027 are open until 20 April 2026.

Find out more about the curriculum and apply for the Master Creative Writing via our partner institution ArtEZ University of the Arts:
https://www.artez.nl/en/programmes/master/creative-writing-master-arnhem

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Authorisation

To apply for the Master's degree programme in Creative Industries Management, you need:

  • Bachelor's degree: You have already successfully completed your first degree programme.
  • Writing sample: You can prove that you can write artistic and literary texts at a high level.
  • Language certificate: You have a diploma or certificate at the required language level. Please refer to the language requirements for English-language Master's programmes.

Important: Additional requirements apply to your grades for this Master's programme. For details, please contact the Department of Student Affairs directly.

  • Language combination: You have a good command of English and write in German, Dutch, Italian or Spanish. Alternatively, you have a hybrid language practice that combines English with one of these languages.

Do you write in another language?
If you mainly write in another European national language that is not listed here, we still strongly encourage you to apply! We will be happy to discuss with you what options are available and how your language practice can be linked to our European network and community via partners such as CELA.

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