Do you want to develop your creative writing skills? We’ll help you to hone your talents, write in a wide variety of genres and work towards becoming a professional writer.
Why study with us
- 1stin the UK overallGuardian University Guide (Creative Writing)
2023/24 - 2ndin the UK for student satisfactionComplete University Guide (Creative Writing)
2023/24
- You may be able to study abroad as part of your course. You can choose spend a semester or full year abroad. We have exchange agreements with universities in many countries.
- Through our Live Literature Room, which features its own stage and library, you can share your work with others and attend events featuring industry professionals.
- Embark on field trips to important literary locations (such as Haworth, home of the Bronte sisters) and enjoy unmissable opportunities to see a Shakespeare play performed live.
What you'll do
- Gain valuable work experience through our Live Literature Room project - previous students have organised creative writing events, literary festivals and a major ‘Comicon’ event.
- Creative writing is mainly taught in workshops, where you get to work in small groups with other students, exchange ideas and hone your skills.
- You’ll be able to tailor your study programme to suit your own interests and career aspirations through a variety of optional modules.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
On our English Literature and Creative Writing course we put a lot of emphasis on helping you to plan your future career and work towards becoming a professional writer.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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This course is based in the School of Psychology and Humanities
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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