Course summary

This course is subject to approval for 2025 entry. This programme builds on our international reputation in creative writing, media and the creative industries. Your first year is shared with BA English. Throughout your degree you will study the written word across time and space, from Shakespeare to popular music, comic books to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. By the end of your studies, you will be able to communicate in different professional and critical forms, using the written and spoken word. You will also develop a set of specialised and applied skills in contemporary forms of creative writing, from short stories and literary journalism to screenplays and game dialogue. You’ll graduate with a compelling portfolio of sample writings. Immerse yourself in world literature and study in Central London, which has inspired so many iconic stories. Learn how to write in a range of genres and voices, including screenplays, poetry, short stories, narrative non-fiction and gaming narrative. Develop applied creative skills in communication, persuasion, individuality, writing for different audiences, and awareness of different creative industry markets. Learn from a team of expert lecturers who are passionate about creativity and the written word.