Creative Writing

Reasons to choose Kingston

- You will become part of Kingston’s thriving community, with events such as readings, lectures from published authors, editors and agents, masterclasses and enriching discussions.

- You will have the opportunity to contribute to Kingston University’s publication, Ripple, which includes fiction, poetry, reviews and creative nonfiction and is edited by students on the course.

- You can study via distance learning in virtual forums and classrooms to suit your schedule, meaning you will not have to relocate or give up your job.

About this course

These courses focus on the craft of creative writing. You will learn in workshops, one-to-one or in small groups, with support from practising and published writers, and fellow students. Our award-winning former creative writing students include Booker-shortlisted Oyinkan Braithwaite, Joe Pierson, who won the Bridport Prize, Stefan Mohammed, awarded the Dylan Thomas Prize, Bafta-winner, Sarah Woolner, the acclaimed poet Dom Bury and celebrated novelist Faiqa Mansab.

Example modules

- Workshop in Popular Genre Writing

- Writing the Contemporary

- Ten Critical Challenges for Creative Writers

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.