Creative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics

Qualify with a degree that gives you skills in creative writing alongside the analysis, critical debate, and research of key philosophical and ethical questions. You will have the opportunity to learn, and then specialise in, a wide-range of creative writing disciplines including: fiction, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction. Learn from our team of practising and published poets, novelists, and screenwriters, as well as leading experts in the fields of philosophy and ethics.

On this course you will study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction, and engage with contemporary issues in your writing such as climate change, race and sexuality. During your degree you will also gain a critical insight into key philosophical questions and debates. Our team of experienced tutors and experts use the latest research to underlie their teaching. This ensures that you have access to emerging creative writing techniques and the latest debates within the study of philosophy and ethics.

On this course you will:

Study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.

Gain a critical insight into key philosophical questions and debates.

Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.

Engage with contemporary issues in your writing such as climate change, race and sexuality.

Build your degree around your interests.

Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.