Creative Writing MSt Oxford 2025

I couldn't find a forum for 2025 entry for the creative writing MSt at Oxford, so I thought I'd make one! Has anyone heard anything back yet?

I’ve also applied! Submitted 28th Jan but nothing as of yet, what did you submit for writing may I ask?

I submitted the 27th! I did an extract from a fiction novel (fantasy), with a little summary of the plot to provide context. What about you?

Oh that’s amazing is it published by any chance? I did a sample of 10 short nature poems, all in free verse. About five from my poetry book and five most recent ones – and a preface for clarity. I’m so eager to hear back😭

It hasn't been published yet! I personally found the 2k word limit really restrictive; it felt hard to get across who I was as a writer in such short space, especially for prose. But oh well, we'll see!

Hi all! Submitted for the Jan. deadline too and haven't heard anything yet. Love that there is a thread here to chat about the process.

Hey what did you do for writing

Hey! I submitted a slipstream short story. I typically write longer prose but thought that a short story might be a better fit with the word count limit. But I guess we'll see haha

Yeah I think that would be the best option - good luck - have you heard anything back yet?

Hi everyone! Thanks for making this thread, it's reassuring to hear that we're all in the same boat. I haven't heard anything yet :')

I know hopefully it’s good news and not just us in this thread being rejected as we speak😭have you applied also for the undergraduate diploma?

Haha, no news is definitely good news! I think I remember on the website it said interviews were late feb/early march -- so there's still time. I've only applied for the MSt, what about you?

I couldn't find a forum for 2025 entry for the creative writing MSt at Oxford, so I thought I'd make one! Has anyone heard anything back yet?

🤞🏻- I applied for both, as I wanted a safety net. I have applied for other MAs elsewhere – durham, manchester, sheffield and east anglia – but I’m so set on Oxford that I’d rather do 4 years there than 1/2 years at somewhere I’d half want to go. I averaged only 62% in my second year due to a bad module bringing down my average, but I’m on track for a high 2:1 or possibly a first

Hey, 👋
I just wanted to say good luck on your applications! They all sound like great options!
I completed my MA in English Literature at the University of Sheffield and I did the two creative writing poetry modules, so if you had any questions about them I'd be more than happy to answer them. I also know a few people who stayed on to do their PhD in Creative Writing and they are loving it so far! ✍️
I loved creative writing at The University of Sheffield and the module leader is great, very supportive and so friendly.
Was there anything in particular about the Creative Writing module at Sheffield that stuck out to you?
I hope you find out soon enough about your applications and good luck again! ☺️
Warm wishes,
Phoebe 🙂
PhD English Literature