Creative Writing degrees

94 universities offer 333 courses. To get the best results for undergraduate creative writing degrees, enter your predicted grades.

calculator icon
Add your grades

Help tailor your search to find the right uni for you

Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

Bristol, UWE

1 creative-writing courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 19th
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking

Source : Complete University Guide 2025

WUSCA ranking: 45th
WUSCA Student Ranking

These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and present students

University image
What students say about creative-writing

I have not had any worse experience at UWE rather, it has been a fantastic journey so far since i started my MSC program in January. The environment is conducive for studying and there are up to date facilities to use. I believe there will be room for improvement in some places but i am not sure yet as i just started my program in January and still exploring but so far so good, it has been a fantastic journey and i look forward to many more memories at the Uni...

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

Creative and Professional Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 112 ucas points clock icon 4 years sandwich
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Creative Practice and Writing Mechanics
  • Fundamentals of Writing: Fiction
  • Fundamentals of Writing: Non-fiction and Copy
  • Fundamentals of Writing: Script
View all modules arrow right
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

University of Aberdeen

1 creative-writing courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 10th
WUSCA Student Ranking

These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and present students

University image
What students say about creative-writing

I adore the campus and I am proud to say that I have studied at Aberdeen. The support services are excellent and lecturers are generally excellent. However, there is not a lot going on round about the uni and transport links are not great in Aberdeen. The students union leaves a lot to be desired.

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

English with Creative Writing - MA (Hons)
calculator icon 108-152 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)
  • Acts of Reading (EL1009)
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
View all modules arrow right
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

Goldsmiths, University of London

2 creative-writing courses LONDON
Next open day in 6 days
University image
What students say about creative-writing

With the SMT once again announcing a detrimental restructure to the university, roughly around 300 teaching staff are being threatened with redundancies if they are viewed as not making a 'valuable' contribution to Goldsmiths. A vast majority of departments have been threatened with teaching and module cuts, including English, once again. It is ironic that they are saying they want to make back/ save around 20 million, yet they are looking to have an AI centre whilst neglecting the humanities departments that reside at the very heart of Goldsmiths. They do not have much care for practising free speech on campus as the SMT wanted to 'arrest' the group of us that had 1.) occupied a building on campus in protest against the way the university has conducted their weak response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine and 2.) those that actually took part in the protests that occurred on campus. How can you label your university as a 'creative powerhouse' and a 'melting pot' of ideas when you've conducted yourself in such a backward manner? The welfare team has little regard for you. I had applied for a hardship bursary, yet I was met with a foodbank voucher that could only be used on the week it was issued and for a place that was miles away from accom and only open for 4 hours on a Friday. Do not come to this uni if you are seeking a place that values academic integrity and the preservation of your course; alongside your welfare as a student. It's a shock that they can even call themselves an institution.

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

English with Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 120-136 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Creative-Critical Project
  • Explorations in Literature
  • Foundation Workshop in Creative Writing
  • Genre
  • Ideas in Practice
View all modules arrow right
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Creative-Critical Project
  • Explorations in Literature
  • Foundation Workshop in Creative Writing
  • Genre
  • Ideas in Practice
View all modules arrow right
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

City St George's, University of London (formerly City)

1 creative-writing courses LONDON
Next open day in 13 days
University image
What students say about creative-writing

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.

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

Falmouth University

9 creative-writing courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 48th
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking

Source : Complete University Guide 2025

WUSCA ranking: 57th
WUSCA Student Ranking

These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and present students

University image
What students say about creative-writing

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.

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 104-120 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
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
View all modules arrow right
English & Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 104-120 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Breaking the Rules: Remix and Writing Back
  • Exploding the Canon: Writing Then &
  • Literatures of Revolution
  • Publishing Cultures
  • Publishing Studio: Technologizing the Wo
View all modules arrow right
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

University of Greenwich

2 creative-writing courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 31st
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking

Source : Complete University Guide 2025

WUSCA ranking: 44th
WUSCA Student Ranking

These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and present students

Next open day in 6 days
University image
What students say about creative-writing

Campus, access to central London, Greenwich Town atmosphere, resources and support available, peaceful. Organisation, cleanliness, and aesthetic of university advertisements and facilities could be improved on to reflect the university’s most recent logo and paying attention to the small details

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 104 ucas points clock icon 6 years part time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Writing Poetry and Prose
  • Writing for Stage and Screen
  • Writing for the Media
View all modules arrow right
Creative Writing and English Literature - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 112 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Literary Forms of Representation
  • The Canon: A Short History of Western Literature
  • Writing Poetry and Prose
  • Writing for Stage and Screen
View all modules arrow right
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

Royal Holloway, University of London

2 creative-writing courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking

Source : Complete University Guide 2025

University image
What students say about creative-writing

I find the location, community and campus feel very peaceful and relaxing, and the education provided is good quality and varied. There could be more support for students who struggle to fit in with the student body, e.g., more help and encouragement to join societies or opportunities to socialise with peers.

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

Drama and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 136-165 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Theatre and Performance Making 1
  • Theatre and Text
  • Why Write? The History and Theory of Creative Writing
View all modules arrow right
English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 136-165 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Critical Foundations: Thinking as a Critic
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
  • Introduction to Poetry
  • Reorienting the Novel
  • Why Write? The History and Theory of Creative Writing
View all modules arrow right
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

Manchester Metropolitan University

4 creative-writing courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 13th
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking

Source : Complete University Guide 2025

WUSCA ranking: 76th
WUSCA Student Ranking

These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and present students

Next open day in 3 days
University image
What students say about creative-writing

Mmu has strong academic reputation, excellent industry links like Siemens and employability . They have cutting edge facilities: state of the art labs are amazing! I love their commitment to sustainability; they are ranked as one of the best. The university could be improved : They need to improve in library services They need to have more rooms for studying They definitely would need more pc rooms! As they are always occupied when I need one, especially during exam times The library needs to get the books back in ; the books gave the library character and a reason for student to come to the library Other than this, Mmu is amazing!

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 104-112 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • CREATIVE WRITING AS PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1
  • CREATIVE WRITING AS PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2
  • LANGUAGE AND TECHNIQUE
  • METROPOLIS 1: READING MANCHESTER
  • METROPOLIS 2: WRITING WORLDS
View all modules arrow right
Creative Writing with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 72-80 ucas points clock icon 4 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • CREATIVE WRITING AS PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1
  • CREATIVE WRITING AS PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2
  • LANGUAGE AND TECHNIQUE
  • METROPOLIS 1: READING MANCHESTER
  • METROPOLIS 2: WRITING WORLDS
View all modules arrow right
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

University of South Wales

1 creative-writing courses WALES
WUSCA ranking: 83th
WUSCA Student Ranking

These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and present students

University image
What students say about creative-writing

There is great support for students and facilities, especially for photography. I have been able to create high-quality prints and experiment with various cameras and lighting. As well as knowing that my lecturers are there to support me. The building is situated well in the centre of Cardiff, with it being very accessible to various student accommodations, shops, places to go out and transport links. However, the student union could host more events to bring students together even more.

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 104 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Approaching Poetry
  • Being Human: Voices and Silence
  • Language Awareness
  • Language and the Media
  • Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature
View all modules arrow right
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right

University of Plymouth

4 creative-writing courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 10th
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking

Source : Complete University Guide 2025

WUSCA ranking: 50th
WUSCA Student Ranking

These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and present students

Next open day in 6 days
University image
What students say about creative-writing

I've loved studying at the University of Plymouth so far! Staff are really friendly and have always been really happy to help. The SU is great for relaxing between lectures during the day as well as for clubbing on a Saturday night. I'm also really enjoying my course and Plymouth is in a great location to try out fieldwork in different habitats.

Where our reviews come from
Why should you trust our uni reviews ?

We collect thousands of reviews on uni campuses from real students, and online reviews can only be submitted using an authorized university email address.

Creative Writing with Foundation - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 32-48 ucas points clock icon 5 years sandwich
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Gods, Monsters, and Heroes: Myths and Legends in Literature (ENG4001)
  • Make it New: Digital Writing (ENG4009)
  • Make it Your Own: Independent Mini-Project (ENG4004)
  • Rewritings: Contemporary Literature and its Histories (ENG4007)
  • Stage 1 Placement Year Preparation (SSC400)
View all modules arrow right
Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 104-112 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
Favourite icon outline Favourite icon filled
We have added this to your comparison
View comparison Chevron right
Modules
Year 1
  • Gods, Monsters, and Heroes: Myths and Legends in Literature (ENG4001)
  • Make it New: Digital Writing (ENG4009)
  • Make it Your Own: Independent Mini-Project (ENG4004)
  • Rewritings: Contemporary Literature and its Histories (ENG4007)
  • Stage 1 Placement Year Preparation (SSC400)
View all modules arrow right

Explore more about creative-writing

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. 

view all subject guides Chevron right