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BA (Hons) Creative Writing (Online)

  • Duration: 3 or 4 years full time
  • Placement year: Optional 1 year
  • Course code: W801 (UCAS)
  • Institution code: A66 (UCAS)
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Overview

This course will run from September 2026.

Stories are at the heart of how we communicate and understand the world.

On this online BA (Hons) Creative Writing course, you'll master the writing process, from research and ideas generation to editing a final draft. You'll draw inspirations from industry professionals, a wide range of published material, and collaborative feedback.

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Prepare for the next stage of your career.

Whether you want to create prose, scripts, poetry or non-fiction, we’ll offer you an insight into the writing and publishing industries.

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Engage and network with industry.

With online talks from published writers and industry professionals, you’ll be able to network and build contacts. When you graduate, you’ll have a strong portfolio and a professional network to kick-start your career.

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