Creative Writing postgraduate degrees in Central England

18 universities offer 56 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate creative writing degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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De Montfort University

1 creative-writing courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 44th
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WUSCA ranking: 35th
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One of the best aspects of studying at De Montfort University is the supportive and diverse environment. As an international student, I feel welcomed and included. The university has strong student support services, especially the Disability Advice and Support team, who are understanding and helpful. The MSc Project Management course is practical and career-focused. The modules are well-structured, and seminars encourage discussion and real-life application of concepts. The lecturers are approachable and provide useful feedback on assignments. Student life in Leicester is also a positive experience. The city is affordable compared to other UK cities, and everything is accessible. The campus facilities, including the library and study spaces, are modern and comfortable for independent learning. While the university offers good support, sometimes communication about attendance expectations and academic requirements could be clearer, especially for students managing health or personal challenges. In addition, more flexibility in seminar attendance for students with documented disabilities could make the experience less stressful. Providing recorded seminar discussions (where possible) would help students who occasionally cannot attend in person. Overall, De Montfort University is a supportive and career-oriented institution, but improving flexibility and communication would make it even better.

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Creative Writing MA
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Developing Writing 1: Craft, Form and Exploratory Writing
  • Developing Writing 2: Genre Case Study
  • Final Dissertation
  • Researching as a Writer 2: Practising Ideas, Articulating Practice
  • Researching as a Writer1: Icebergs and Audience
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University of Leicester

3 creative-writing courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 32th
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The University Experience was Good for me when I compare to own Country (India) Whereas the Students and Faculties in the University are well Mannered and Giving respect to each other and the Teaching is also good . The University is conducting many Events for the International students to get a Cultural connection with other peoples and this helps a Lot to get to know about the various cultures around the World

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Creative Writing MA
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Applications: Publishing, Teaching and Other Stories
  • Creative Dissertation
  • Research Methods in Creative Writing
  • Styles: Advanced Creative Writing Workshop I
  • Substances: Advanced Creative Writing Workshop II
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University of Birmingham

4 creative-writing courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 4th
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I am a mature distance learning student, completing my MA in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. The online platform is easy to use and the digital library is expansive. All staff have been easy to contact when I need any support, including IT, Finance, Admin, my personal tutor and teaching staff. I have been assigned a mentor to help me stay connected with university life and the Philosophy department. The modules are contemporary, as are the course materials. The student cohort is diverse and we all connect to the course flexibly, from different time zones. I receive a weekly events newsletter which has plenty of options for attending online webinars and socials.

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MA Creative Writing
clock icon 1 year full time
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  • Creative Writing Masterclass: From Workshop to Bookshop
  • Intertextuality: Story, Genre, Craft
  • Poem as Story- Story as Poem
  • The Writer's Workshop
  • Dissertation
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Anglia Ruskin University

4 creative-writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 29th
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I love the support and population diversity. No discrimination and lovely place. The improving part, should be the student housing. They should be available during weekends. Can in Friday evening and now had to wait till Monday but they are nice. Also be price a bit much that chelmfords campus . I’ll let you on if I notice another thing cause I’m new here

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Creative Writing PhD
clock icon 3.5 years part time
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Birmingham Newman University

1 creative-writing courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 6th
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I think all the lecturers are friendly and approachable. However, I felt during the school placement that I wasn't fully support, I think there could be clearer support and structure when you are completing the placement.

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University of East Anglia UEA

13 creative-writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 5th
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Best uni experience, is the nights out and events, all the different cuisines in the Hive and experiencing being in each building for different lectures. Worst experience has been the students not taking care of themselves on nights out and ruining it for other people

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Nottingham Trent University

1 creative-writing courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 33rd
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WUSCA ranking: 13th
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The best parts of my university experience have been the modern facilities, supportive staff, and great location. The campus looks welcoming, and the student union offers plenty of societies and events, which makes it easy to get involved. However, it could be improved by offering more affordable food options on campus and extending library opening hours during exam periods.

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MA Creative Writing
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Year 1
  • Dissertation
  • Writing: Research Methods, Theory and Practice
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Loughborough University

1 creative-writing courses EAST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 22th
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The facilities are awesome, particularly if you love getting involved in sport. The worst thing I’ve had to deal with is the room booking system for societies is occasionally frustrating, though they are in the midst of reworking it now. Very good, can highly recommend coming here.

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Year 1
  • 21st-Century U.S. Literature and Culture
  • Resources for Advanced Research
  • The Writer and the Writing Industries
  • Writing Heritage and History
  • Writing for Publication
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University of Nottingham

2 creative-writing courses EAST MIDLANDS
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The campus is very green and is just a beautiful place to study and work. There is a really good balance between socialising and work, I’m able to balance playing sport and meeting up with friends with my studies, not having to compromise on much. The lecturers are very helpful and they generally explain things well, although the pastoral and careers support through our tutors could be improved. Generally I am very glad I chose to study here in Nottingham, and would recommend it to anyone looking to achieve highly in both their career and at the same time be able to have a thriving social life and overall good work life balance.

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Creative Writing MA
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Year 1
  • Creative Writing Conventions and Techniques
  • Creative Writing Conventions and Techniques
  • Creative Writing MA - Dissertation
  • Creative Writing MA - Dissertation
  • Learning to Read: Criticism for Creative Writers
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University of Hertfordshire

4 creative-writing courses EASTERN ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 12th
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One of the best aspects of my university experience has been the diversity and welcoming atmosphere. As an international student, that sense of inclusion really matters. The campus is modern, the accommodation is convenient, and it’s easy to meet people from different backgrounds. I also appreciate that lecturers are approachable and the teaching feels practical and relevant to real careers. The most challenging part for me was definitely information overload at the beginning. There were a lot of emails, updates, platforms, and systems to understand all at once, which honestly made me feel anxious at first. However, once you learn how everything works and organize what’s important, it becomes much more manageable. Overall, it is a supportive environment where you can grow academically and personally, it just takes a little time to adjust.

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