Creative Writing Courses

Creative Writing student Rebecca Holderness sits on a bench in a courtyard near the Main Building.

Dream of seeing your work in print, online or on stage? Our practice-led courses taught by professional writers at Edge Hill will help make this a reality. With modules like scriptwriting, fiction, poetry and games writing, as well as placements and work projects with organisations like Edge Hill University Press or Crooked Dice Game Design Studio, you’ll soon find your niche.

Explore the world through writing. Develop your own voice in whatever discipline fits you best, whether that’s poetry, short stories, scriptwriting or writing for games. Join a vibrant community of writers who share your curiosity. Here at Edge Hill, we have 30 years’ experience in evolving and developing our Creative Writing practice and encouraging our students to become innovative writers who understand the literary landscape they can contribute to.

Our lecturers are all published writers who know what it takes to succeed in the industry. Throughout your degree, we’ll help you find your passion in writing and develop the skills you need for your future career, whether that’s as a writer, in the creative industries, for example the media, theatre or publishing, or in areas such as teaching and business.

You’ll develop the habits and techniques you need to become a versatile, engaging and self-reflective writer. And with literary events, Creative Industry symposia, the annual Edge Hill Short Story Prize and our work with the Edge Hill University Press, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to put your skills to the test.

Don’t just learn to write, learn to be a writer. With employability embedded throughout the course, we’ll show you how you can make a valuable contribution to the world of literature.
Progress through your degree by learning about different writing styles, developing professional habits (from keeping journals to editing), practising your art and, in your final year, specialising in a genre you’re passionate about.
Our lecturers are published writers – they’ll teach you both writing theory and practice-led skills you need for your career. And with our workshop model of teaching, you’ll have lots of individual support throughout the course.

Courses

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Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Learn from a world-class community of writers as you gain insights into publishing, broadcasting and professional production on a degree brought to life by guest writers, visiting professionals, readings and workshops.

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UCAS Code:	W800
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Creative Writing and English Literature

BA (Hons)

Gain insights into publishing, broadcasting and writing while immersing yourself in literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres and applying your critical reading skills to writing practice.

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UCAS Code:	QW38
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
Creative Writing	BA (Hons)	W800
Creative Writing and English Literature	BA (Hons)	QW38

English Language with Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Develop your knowledge of English across a wide range of topics as you explore the boundaries of your own creativity, gain insights into writing, immerse yourself in reading and acquire a key set of communication skills.

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UCAS Code:	Q1W8
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

English Literature with Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Discover literature covering a range of periods, topics and genres while gaining insight into fiction, poetry and short stories as you apply your critical reading skills to writing practice.

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UCAS Code:	Q2W9
Course Length:	3 Years Full-Time 6 Years Part-Time
Location:	Edge Hill University

Course Name	Qualification	UCAS Code
English Language with Creative Writing	BA (Hons)	Q1W8
English Literature with Creative Writing	BA (Hons)	Q2W9

Student Views

This degree has taught me so much and set me on a path which I’d never expected to follow.

Rebecca Holderness

BA (Hons) Creative Writing

My advice would be: don’t let fear stop you from taking all the opportunities you can. You’re probably more capable than you think you are.

Lucy Barrett

BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature

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Facilities

Students talk outside the front entrance to the Main Building. The Department of English, History and Creative Writing is based in the Main Building at the centre of the campus, near the £26m Catalyst building which includes the University library.

A prime example of 1930s architecture, the Main Building has undergone extensive refurbishment to combine a traditional setting with modern facilities, including the £15m Student Hub.

The building includes lecture theatres, seminar and tutorial rooms, which are ideal for group discussions and one-to-one tuition, as well as IT resources and social learning spaces.

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Classrooms

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An author reads an excerpt of her novel to a lecture theatre of Creative Writing students.

An author reads an excerpt of his novel to a lecture theatre of Creative Writing students.

Two students chat while working at a computer in the Hub.

Two students chat over a drink in the courtyard outside the Hub.

A student browses a tablet while relaxing in a courtyard near the Main Building.

A student works on a Macbook while sitting in the Hub.

A student flicks through notes while working at a table in the Hub.

A student types on a Macbook while studying in the Hub.

Two students chat while sitting in the foyer in the Main Building, while two other students walk behind them.

Four students sit round a table outside the Students' Union offices in the Hub.

Three students relax with a coffee while sitting on sofas in the Hub.

Students sit on sofas in Hale Hall, with one student sitting on the adjacent window ledge.

Two students chat, with one making notes, as they sit near a window in the Hub.

Three students relax on a sofa in Hale Hall.

Two students study an iPad while sat upstairs in the Hub.

Two students browse a tablet while relaxing over a drink in the Hub.

Four students gather round a Macbook screen while sat around a table in the Hub.

Three students study a tablet while gathered round a table in the Hub.

Four students sit round a table and chat over a coffee in the Hub.

Three students study a laptop screen in the Hub.

A student works on a Macbook while sat on a wall outside the Hub.

A student sits with a notebook in her hands while relaxing on a bench in a courtyard outside the Main Building.

Students work on computers in the Catalyst building.

Three students make notes from a Macbook screen while sat round a table working in the Catalyst building.

A student takes a laptop from the laptop loan system in the Catalyst building.

Two students work at adjacent computers in the Catalyst building with a view through the windows of the lake on the eastern side of the campus.

A students collects a print-out of her work from the printing hub in the Catalyst building.

A student relaxes on a sofa in the Catalyst building while working on her Macbook, with two other students comparing notes on another sofa behind her.

A student works at a computer overlooking a staircase on the first floor of the Catalyst building.

Open Days and Virtual Events

A member of staff points out information in a printed booklet to a prospective student at an open day. If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into the student experience is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.

You can tour the campus, including the halls of residence, with a student guide. There will also be opportunities to attend presentations and view subject facilities.

Alternatively, our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including creative writing, through a series of online activities.

Book your place at an open day

View our virtual open day pages