MST Creative Writing - University of Oxford

is anyone still waiting for the Oxford Mst? Haven't heard anything - not even for an interview..

I applied for the March deadline so wouldn't expect to hear until next month. Did you prefer that course? I'm pretty set on Cambridge but being honest didn't research Oxford as much and haven't interviewed either, so I just don't know as much about it!

Just got an offer for the Cambridge Mst in creative writing

Hi I applied for this course too but haven’t heard back yet… where did you study beforehand, if I could ask? I’m scared my application isn’t competitive enough because of my undergraduate university (bath spa)

Hey all

I'm applying to both Oxford and Cambridge Mst for 2023 Start - sorry if this has been asked before but I would really appreciate some help with the research proposal, it's worded a bit confusing and I am a little unsure how to approach it. Anyone willing in any way to help or any advice would be great!

Thanks in advance.

Hey all

I'm applying to both Oxford and Cambridge Mst for 2023 Start - sorry if this has been asked before but I would really appreciate some help with the research proposal, it's worded a bit confusing and I am a little unsure how to approach it. Anyone willing in any way to help or any advice would be great!

Thanks in advance.

Hey i am in the same boat, any advice for the research proposal welcome !

(Original post by Anonymous)Came to this a bit late, but I also applied to Oxford for the 2023 deadline. How did your applications end up going? Have you heard back?

* 2023 start

I too have applied for 2023 entry! Has anyone gotten offers for 2023 yet?

Also applied for 2023 entry! I applied for the extended deadline. Haven't heard back yet about a potential interview - happy to share updates. How about yourself?

Ah. That does sound awful (large room? What on Earth for?). Mine in Cambridge was in a small, book-lined room in front of a fireplace, me and two interviewers sat about 3 feet apart from each other. It was lovely - only thing missing to complete the picture was tea! I think Oxford is just different that way- they tend to be much more formal, much more structured in approach. I think what draws me to Ox and Cam as opposed to UEA or others is the access to the rest of the university, especially at Cambridge, where you can attend almost any lecture and use almost any library as a student. That kind of access is tremendous for the budding research stages of any writing project, as is the general effect of a degree from Oxbridge vs other universities. I’m afraid I don’t feel as confident about other unis in that aspect, and I’m not totally convinced that famous/well-known writers are necessarily pedagogically skilled. In the end, it’s a very personal undertaking, and it’s best to really figure out which one feels like the best fit while still keeping you on your toes! As for the Cambridge tutors - they are all multiple-published, all educated at the university; the main tutors’ interests and publications also fit my interests and learning needs well (so again, a personal choice). It’s worth a look! As for the Oxford programme - I do think there are benefits, of course, to their approach and outlook, and even the class size; in the end, though, it’s not quite as good a fit for me. Anyway, best of luck - if you do decide to apply to Cambridge and have any questions, feel free to send me a private message. I’ve just received an offer of place!