This innovative course allows you to combine creative writing with the study of classic and contemporary literature. Learn from successful published writers and internationally renowned academics while becoming part of a vibrant, supportive writing community.
We welcome you if you are passionate about creative writing, eager to build on your strengths, and excited to explore new ones. Our thematic modules encourage exploration across different forms and styles, providing flexibility while helping you craft original works informed by research, experimentation, critical reflection, and diverse published writers' work.
Alongside creative writing, you will study a diverse range of literature, from medieval to contemporary, including Victorian, Romantic, and postcolonial writing. You’ll learn to analyse how texts function and debate literature’s role in society, gaining valuable skills in critical thinking and research. Graduates of Creative Writing and English Literature at 51³Ô¹Ïapp pursue careers in media, marketing, publishing, teaching, public relations, and the civil service.
- Learn from published writers and join a vibrant community dedicated to creativity, studying literature from Britain, America, and around the globe, including fiction, poetry, drama, and film.
- Develop diverse writing skills across practices such as screenwriting, memoir, digital writing, academic essays, and blogs, preparing you for various professional fields.
- Engage with regional writing networks and participate in events like spoken word showcases, book fairs, and 51³Ô¹Ïapp's States of Independence festival to build industry connections.
- Expand your creativity in dynamic environments such as Leicester Gallery, local museums, and 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s Special Collections archive, including ghost story workshops in a historic chapel.
- Gain transferable skills in critical analysis, independent and collaborative work, and research through innovative teaching and varied assessment methods.
Block teaching designed around you
You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments – rather than lots of exams at the end of the year – and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging. Read more about block teaching.
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