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OverviewYou will be given a foundation in the main genres of Creative Writing and the fundamentals of contemporary professional writing and editing. Over three years you will explore writing prose, poetry, life writing and media writing, taught by award winning writers and guest speakers from industry. You will have the opportunity to attend a vibrant series of lectures, workshops and readings from visiting writers.At the University of Worcester our focus is to help you establish your own
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Overview
You will be given a foundation in the main genres of Creative Writing and the fundamentals of contemporary professional writing and editing. Over three years you will explore writing prose, poetry, life writing and media writing, taught by award winning writers and guest speakers from industry. You will have the opportunity to attend a vibrant series of lectures, workshops and readings from visiting writers.
At the University of Worcester our focus is to help you establish your own identity as a writer and enhance your skillset to enable you to pursue a career that utilises your excellent writing and communication skills. Throughout your degree you will be encouraged to experiment as you are mentored by professional writers who will help you to discover the variety of career choices available to you.
You will be supported to develop a writer’s network and evolve your own distinctive writing practice and submit your work for publication.
Key features
Explore a range of different writing styles and platforms that are relevant to the contemporary ways in which writers communicate and showcase their creativity.
Study a flexible and vibrant portfolio of modules that is constantly developing and improving based on student feedback.
Learn from professional creative writers who are also experts in their academic fields (e.g. spoken word, contemporary poetry, hypermedia, historical fiction and environmental writing).
Work closely with small groups of peers who will provide feedback on your writing as well as experience one-to-one mentorship with writing tutors.
Gain valuable insight into the professional creative industry by participating in work placement opportunities, attending guest speaker events, volunteering, short internships and collaborations.
Become a part of a rich and vibrant writing community with several active clubs and societies.
Attend national writing events such as UniSlam and Verve Poetry Festival
Learn more about the course at our Open Days
Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course at our subject specific talks, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
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£9,250
per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
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£13,100
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student.
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Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power of education within the UK and worldwide. Starting out as a teacher training college, Worcester has evolved into a diverse and dynamic university which welcomes students from all different backgrounds. The university promotes practical learning to equip students with transferrable and industry-ready skills that will make them more employable.
The University of Worcester has attained a wide selection of accolades such as being named Sustainability Institution of the Year (Green Gown Awards 2019) and was rated 85th in the UK according to Complete University Guide 2023.
Based in Worcester in the West Midlands, the university lies at the heart of a vibrant contemporary city with a rich medieval history.
