Writing, Editing and Mediating
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Degree | On-Campus | find out | find out | September | €2695 per year | €19900 per year |
About Writing, Editing and Mediating, Master Degree - at University of Groningen
What makes a text captivating? How do you recognize repetitions, inconsistencies, faulty logic and other problems with writing? What does it take to guide a text from writer to reader?
Groningen is the only university in the Netherlands to offer an MA programme that focuses on answering these questions, providing insights into the history of publishing and textual dissemination alongside practical skills in textual editing and writing. The Writing, Editing and Mediating Master's track investigates the functions of literary works in their social contexts, the formations of editions, the theoretical underpinnings and history of writing, translating and mediating texts and the ways in which texts were disseminated to particular social groups.
Our MA is the only programme in the Netherlands to feature creative writing modules that allow students to hone their skills in crafting poetry and short stories. Throughout the course of the programme, students have the opportunity to tailor their study to their specific interests and needs undertaking modules taught by lecturers at the top of their fields. This programme provides a personal approach, prioritizing working in small classes in close contact with staff. The programme also features the option to do an internship, giving our students the opportunity to create a network and gain hands-on experience working in industry. Our students often go into writing and publishing, and publishers recognize our programme as an ideal preparation for entering the field.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Groningen to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Groningen
- Top 100 university
- 180+ highly-ranked Bachelor’s and Master's degree programmes offered across 11 faculties
- Excellent PhD-programmes offered across 10 graduate schools
- Groundbreaking research
- Over 400 years of reputation
- Vibrant student city
- Global community of 120+ nationalities