Creative Writing
Dream of seeing your work in print, online or on stage? Our practice-led courses taught by professional writers at Edge Hill University 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.
Don’t just learn to write. Learn to be a writer. We’ll show you how to make a valuable contribution to literature.
3rd in the North West for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023 - Creative Writing).
Throughout the course we will teach you both writing theory and practice-led skills you need for your career.
Creative Writing
BA (Hons)
Push your creative limits. Build your literary skills. Join practice-led workshops and readings with contemporary writers. Make connections as publishing and broadcasting professionals share insights. You will find your voice with a creative writing degree that fires your imagination.
- Course Length:
- 3 years, 6 years
- Example Offers:
- 112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Creative Writing and English Literature
BA (Hons)
Learn the ropes of publishing and broadcasting as a writer. Dive into genres, topics and periods, strengthen your mastery of literature, then transform your own writing with your new understanding as you tap into your creative potential.
- Course Length:
- 3 years, 6 years
- Example Offers:
- 112-120 UCAS Tariff points IB
- Location:
- Edge Hill University
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Discover Creative Writing at Edge Hill University
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.work placements with organisations like Edge Hill University Press or Crooked Dice Game Design Studio.
Facilities
Creative Writing students are based in Creative Edge, a state-of-the-art £17million building offering highly contemporary facilities.
The £17 million Creative Edge building features a lecture theatre, seminar rooms, IT facilities and smaller tutorial spaces. It has everything you need to become a capable, versatile, creative writer and thinker. Creative Edge’s social learning spaces are ideal for passionate discussion with like-minded creatives.
You’ll develop the practical skills, analytical tools and confidence for wherever your creative flair and insight takes you.
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