Writing degrees in Eastern England

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University of East Anglia UEA

10 writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 21st
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So far everything is fine. The lecturers are really helpful and won't make you feel insecure about your knowledge. There is just some problems oh terms of timetable management, but for now everything seems great.

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University of Hertfordshire

7 writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 51st
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WUSCA ranking: 12th
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The University of Hertfordshire has great facilities, but there are quite a few unnecessary procedures that could be streamlined, such as booking appointments for even the smallest matters. My experience so far has been disappointing from an academic perspective. I was expecting better quality education, but instead, most of the lectures consist of simply reading from PowerPoint slides, and the practical sessions have been far from engaging. While I understand that self-study is important, not all students, especially international ones like myself, have prior industrial experience or expertise. It's crucial that the university recognizes this and provides clearer, more detailed information about the curriculum, how exams work, and what is expected in terms of assessments. Relying solely on self-study and putting too much responsibility on the students isn’t fair, especially when we're paying for a quality education.

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Journalism and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
calculator icon 112-120 ucas points clock icon 3 years full time
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Level 4
  • Becoming a Writer
  • Genre Fiction: Building Worlds
  • Journalism Skills: Multiplatform
  • Journalism and Government
  • Journalism, Law and Ethics
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University of Essex

15 writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 28th
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WUSCA ranking: 73th
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I like the green spaces. There are lots of places to study. I think the sports facilities here are excellent. I think the main building could be refurbished, especially the bathrooms in the main building.

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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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Anglia Ruskin University

5 writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 88th
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From my opinion I would say ARU is praised for its supportive staff, modern facilities, diverse community, and strong career services. However, areas for improvement include communication responsiveness, consistency in course delivery, better promotion of extracurricular activities, and some accommodation and facility concerns. Overall, it offers a positive student experience with room for enhancement in certain aspects.

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Writing and Film - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Creative Moving Image
  • Film Language and Concepts
  • Fundamentals of Publishing
  • Introduction to Imaginative Writing
  • Screenwriting: The Short Film
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  • Foundation in Humanities, English, Media, Social Sciences and Education
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University of Suffolk

2 writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 1th
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I love my degree. The lecturers are fantastic, knowledgeable and supportive. I love my subject and the freedom this course gives me to explore it. The block learning structure makes assessments more manageable. The assessments are often really open ended, allowing for you to research and write about your interests. It's really helped me to realise exactly what career path I want to follow. Theyre always advertising internships and paid work opportunities in a variety of fields and they provide plenty of opportunities for CPD for free. They have lots of services such as the careers team and 121 library support which are fantastic. UOS isn't much of a party school- Ipswich has an awful nightlife. It's definitely a different experience to some of the bigger unis, but I've met some awesome people of all ages and backgrounds. I would recommend this course, definitely!

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Screenwriting - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Creating Memorable Characters
  • Developing Screen Ideas
  • Film Studies One: Analysis and Issues
  • Film Studies Two: Film History
  • Introduction to Writing Television and Radio Drama
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University Centre Peterborough

1 writing courses
star rating 5.0
6 reviews
EASTERN ENGLAND
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As a UCP alumni and now studying elsewhere I can compare small and large institutions and a small university such as UCP has much to offer over larger universities. Having people know who you are outside of your course, having support from teaching and support services without complicated processes, learning over your set days allows you to plan around this time so other commitments can fit. The course material is aimed at what the industry is looking for with practical applications alongside theoretical study giving you options for employment or further study. The staff not only support but work to create independent study and research skills. I enjoyed the sites and its facilities for being compact and easy to get around.

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English Literature (Creative Writing) - BA (Hons)
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