Creative Writing

BA (Hons)

Creative Writing

Modes of Study: Three years full time
UCAS Code: W800

Introduction | Course Factfile | Faculty contact details | Further information

Introduction

Do you write?  Have you ever considered a degree course which is aimed at developing writing talent?  If you think of yourself as a writer, or as someone who would like to become a writer and if you are considering studying for a degree, then this course may be of interest to you.  There are certain common themes which run through the creative development of many writers, for example, intense practice in technique, experimentation with different forms, and extensive reading of literature.  There are other factors:
  • the development of the habit of regular writing and reflection.
  • the use of skills of observation and the special stimulus gained from inspirational surroundings.
  • interaction with a community of published and performing writers, both on the staff and visiting speakers.

Perhaps most important of all is the company of your peers; other writers who can inspire, encourage, share success and disappointment and offer constructive criticism.  Creative Writing is designed to offer all of these.

The programme is taught by practising writers and offers students study in all their chosen genre as the degree progresses.

The degree is suitable for a number of careers such as journalism, teaching, publishing and the book trade, broadcasting and postgraduate study.  For those intent on pursuing their writing in the future, this route offers an ideal foundation in technical skills. 

Many graduates have gone on to have work published or performed.  The skills offered by the degree provide an ideal foundation to secure regular employment and in the final year students can take an option to develop their freelancing skills. 

This is an overview of the course, for full course details / printer friendly version please click here

Faculty contact details.

Please contact the Faculty of Media, Arts and Social Science on:

tel: 0151 231 5175
fax: 0151 231 5099
email: massadmissions@ljmu.ac.uk

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Further information

If you have any queries relating to other courses at LJMU please contact:

Course Enquiries
Tel: +44(0)151 231 5090
Email:courses@ljmu.ac.uk

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