Alliance University launches two-year postgraduate course in Creative Writing

BENGALURU: Alliance University, South India’s first UGC-recognized private university, has launched India’s first multilingual and transdisciplinary MA in Creative Writing, an official release has said.

This two-year programme blends literary depth with practical writing skills to prepare students for diverse genres and industries. With electives in Kannada and Hindi literature and a strong focus on translation, students will engage with vernacular and world literature, encouraging cross-cultural understanding and creative expression.

Unlike traditional MA English programmes that focus on literary criticism and canonical texts, Alliance University’s MA in Creative Writing is a transdisciplinary, creation-focused programme.

Open to individuals from all academic and professional backgrounds, it requires no prior experience in literature or writing. The course encourages exploration across fiction, poetry, non-fiction, scriptwriting, brand storytelling, content creation, science writing and comic design and focuses on fostering imagination, clarity and originality while building a strong foundation in literary technique, the release says.

Dr. Liju Jacob Kuriakose, Assistant Dean and Head of the Department of Language and Literature at Alliance University, said in the release: “With this programme, we are building a creative ecosystem that nurtures the writer not just as an artist but as a contemporary communicator. Whether you want to author a novel, write a podcast series, or shape public narratives through compelling storytelling, this course gives you the foundation, the craft, and the community to do it.”

Graduates of the MA in Creative Writing will be well-equipped for careers in publishing, journalism, screenwriting, digital marketing, advertising, public relations, content strategy, media production, arts programming, and academia.

The programme also provides a strong foundation for those pursuing authorship, independent storytelling projects, or advanced research in literature and media.

The MA in Creative Writing is a two-year, four-semester programme. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks and must have studied English as a compulsory subject.

A relaxation of 5 percent in marks is offered to candidates from SC/ST categories in accordance with UGC norms.

Applications for the course are now open, the last date being 30 June 2025.

For more information, visit www.alliance.edu.in.