Creative Writing

Unlock your creativity with our dynamic Creative Writing degree where you will experiment with styles, inspired by our diverse city, and develop your craft through an inclusive and encouraging approach.

Engage in critical reading and innovative writing across various genres, applying your skills to real-world scenarios like publishing.

Guided by supportive tutors, you will explore key texts and connect your work to political, social, and cultural theories. You will experience learning in museums, galleries, theatres, archives, and beyond.

At the end of year 1 you can choose a specialist subject that complements your degree or to carry on with the broader Creative Writing degree.

- Creative Writing with Wellbeing BA(Hons)

- Creative Writing with Comics and Graphic Novels BA(Hons)*

*The comics and graphic novels pathway is new for 2025. It is in the final stages of development and may change.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

- Staff are active writers – you will learn from published novelists, poets and screenwriters.

- Strong local publishing connections – we organise a programme of visiting writers and publishing professionals. Take a look at some of our prizes and partnerships.

- Scrivener talks give you the chance to speak to a professional writer about their work.

- Our focus on employability, including a placement, ensures you will graduate as an emerging writer with a strong skill set.

- Extracurricular activities such as the Performance and Community Research and Enterprise Group and the student-led Creative Writing Society.

- Alumni making a difference – graduates from our programmes include Paris Lees, Merci Roberts, Munroe Bergdorf and Tanaka Mhisi.

- Excellent student support and a warm and encouraging community.

- Weekly roundup of writing competitions and opportunities to encourage you to promote your work and consider future careers.

- Workshops and spoken word events help you find your writing voice.

- Professional feedback on any aspect of your writing from our resident Royal Literary Fund Fellow.