Creative Writing degrees

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University of Sussex

2 creative-writing courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 39th
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My experience at the University of Sussex has been great so far. The courses are engaging, and the campus offers a supportive and diverse environment. It’s a fantastic place for both academic and personal growth.

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Cardiff Metropolitan University

1 creative-writing courses WALES
WUSCA ranking: 43th
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The campus is easily accessible by bus and also offers a car park, getting to campus is so easy and convenient and the area is a lot quieter as it’s not central, they offer an app where you can earn points when you buy from the food places in the uni the points turn into money which u can then spend, the thing I found the hardest was getting around I would’ve enjoyed a tour on my first day it would’ve made me feel less nervous but the people at reception are happy to help the support from my lectures especially my personal tutor has been amazing I couldn’t have picked a uni more convenient for me.

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English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Critical Approaches
  • Reading Literature
  • Say it Out Loud: Writing for Audiences
  • Sex, Death and Everything in Between: Writing Poetry
  • Shakespeare and His Contemporaries
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Goldsmiths, University of London

2 creative-writing courses LONDON
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I’m a mature student doing the BMus Music part-time at Goldsmiths. I’ve just come to the end of the full-time first year (which has taken me two years). Headline is I’d really recommend this course – it was definitely a good decision to apply. Over the first year I’ve done 5 year-long modules and coming to the end I reckon they have given me a really solid foundation as a musician in terms of my ability to play, write, analyse and think about music.

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English with Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Creative-Critical Project
  • Explorations in Literature
  • Foundation Workshop in Creative Writing
  • Genre
  • Ideas in Practice
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  • Creative-Critical Project
  • Explorations in Literature
  • Foundation Workshop in Creative Writing
  • Genre
  • Ideas in Practice
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Canterbury Christ Church University

2 creative-writing courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 20th
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WUSCA ranking: 59th
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Overall the uni experience has been great so far however, support lacks at times as they sometimes focus more on grades than mental health. The campus is beautiful and it is a useful place to get work done as there are many seating areas as well as high quality wifi.

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Creative and Professional Writing - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Drama
  • Introduction to Writing Fiction
  • Introduction to Writing Poetry for Publication and Public Engagement
  • Professional Writer?s Toolbox
  • Writing and Wellbeing
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  • Contextual Studies
  • Creative Readers and Professional Bookworms
  • Non-Fiction and Commercial Writing 1
  • Poetry, Drama and Fiction 1
  • Poetry, Drama and Fiction 2
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Falmouth University

9 creative-writing courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 48th
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WUSCA ranking: 57th
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Great university located in a beautiful coastal town. The staff are kind and supportive, and there to help students in times of need. The SU organises events which support students, like the free pantry on Mondays, where those of us who are struggling due to cost of living can take food for free . Additionally, there are many facilities, like the printing room and the MAC suite, which students can use to help them with their course work material. Overall a lovely place filled with amazing people, but awful prices. The campus art shop, while handy, has high prices and the canteen food is extremely pricey too. They also do not accept any cash, which can be a hassle.

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Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Breaking the Rules: Remix and Writing Back
  • Exploding the Canon: Writing Then & Now
  • Literatures of Revolution
  • Publishing Cultures
  • Publishing Studio: Technologizing the Word
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English & Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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  • Breaking the Rules: Remix and Writing Back
  • Exploding the Canon: Writing Then &
  • Literatures of Revolution
  • Publishing Cultures
  • Publishing Studio: Technologizing the Wo
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University of Sunderland

2 creative-writing courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 40th
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Best breakdown on Tuition fee for International Student and Getting better on Teaching and learning. Energy on prospect and Employability getting bigger everyday Worst Inclusion and Diversity for International Student is not deeply rooted. Students voice and student Union seems not advocate for student. Frost and synergy on Graduate Research Student or School for great support is not there yet.

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Year 1
  • Business of Writing: Editing and Publishing
  • Mini Project
  • Reading and Literature
  • Regional Writing: Language
  • The Fundamentals of English Language Study
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  • Business of Writing: Editing and Publishing
  • Mini Project
  • Reading and Literature
  • Regional Writing: Language
  • The Fundamentals of English Language Study
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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)

1 creative-writing courses LONDON
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I'm an optometry student entering my third year in September 2024. The lecturers are very nice and supportive; however, the optometry students in Group C are extremely rude, disrespectful, and lack any sort of manners. Many of them speak poorly of you if you fall behind or are slow in your routine, and they refuse to collaborate despite knowing that practice is essential for skill improvement.

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University of Essex

14 creative-writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 24th
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WUSCA ranking: 73th
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its great from the environment, the support system from the staff and activities held on campus, need improvement for jobs in campus would be better if for students only and the price for accommodation as high as living london.

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Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Origins and Transformations in Literature and Drama
  • Poetry: A Very Short Introduction
  • Text Up Close: Reading for Criticism
  • The Humanities Graduate: Future Pathways
  • The Writer's Toolkit
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Film and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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  • Approaches to Film and Media
  • LT109-4-SP Contemporary Texts and Contexts
  • LT143-4-SP Poetry: A Very Short Introduction
  • LT146-4-AU Writing for the Radio
  • LT151-4-AU Global Shakespeare on Film
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Nottingham Trent University

1 creative-writing courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 22nd
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WUSCA ranking: 13th
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I’m really enjoying my time at NTU! The academic environment is fantastic—lecturers are passionate about their subjects, and the courses are engaging and well-structured. There’s plenty of support available, whether it’s academic help, career advice, or mental health services. The social side is also a huge plus! There are so many societies, sports teams, and events that make it easy to meet new people and get involved. The campus itself is a great place to study, with modern facilities, good libraries, and plenty of study spaces.

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Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Beginning Writing
  • Questioning the Canon
  • The Book Group: Reading Texts in Small Groups / Curating Nottingham: Introduction to Professional Writing
  • Writing and Editing
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University of Surrey

2 creative-writing courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 36th
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The best aspect is the location, smallish campus and town makes for a great sense of community. Close proximity to London and great town centre with safe nightlife. The worst aspect is the campus aesthetic, not pretty as most of it seems to have been built at once in a brutalist style. This being said, the greenspace by the lake is lovely and the rest of campus is easily navigable.

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English Literature and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Introduction To Creative Writing
  • Literary Histories I
  • Literary Histories Ii
  • Thinking Like A Critic Ii
  • Thinking Like A Writer
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English Literature and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
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  • Introduction To Creative Writing
  • Literary Histories I
  • Literary Histories Ii
  • Thinking Like A Critic Ii
  • Thinking Like A Writer
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Studying creative writing

Studying creative writing at uni is a great way of giving yourself the platform to become the best writer you can be. Whether you want to write novels, poems, scripts, copy or something completely different, a creative writing degree will help you develop the technical skills to allow you to do so. You’ll look at writing in the context of the wider world and could explore the written word’s relationship with sound and images in relation to production and publication. Creative projects, workshops and possible work placements will also give you practical experience in the field. With a creative writing degree, you could explore many different career options, such as novel writer, screenwriter, copywriter, journalist, web content editor, proofreader and social media specialist. 

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