Creative Writing 2012 Entry

Honours Degree

Committed to helping you to discover your literary aims and interests by fuelling your creativity, we believe exploring the widest possible range of written genres is the key to getting the best out of your writing.

The course explores your own potential and embraces everything from fiction, poetry, playwriting and screenwriting. We’re passionate about cultivating ideas every step of the way, from draft to completed manuscript, and are eager to guide students through different styles, contexts and practical projects.

Interweaving practice, criticism, analysis and self-reflection, the programme takes a closer look at what lies at the heart of creative writing. The psychology of self-expression, theories of language and the relationship between fact and fiction are all investigated, but writing itself remains the lifeblood of the course.

You’ll be encouraged to pursue your written work privately and also in workshop environments and community projects. The well-respected and internationally influential magazine Iota which publishes poetry, prose and reviews, is produced and edited by both staff and students.

Regular ‘open mic’ nights are a good opportunity to share your work and to meet your fellow writers.

During this degree you can develop a range of skills relevant to the working world, in teaching, public relations, journalism, media and arts administration. Alternatively you can take your studies further at MA or PhD level.

Some of our modules

Writing Essentials
Prose: Fundamentals
Poetry, Craft and Practice
Independent Study
Dramatic Writing Masterclass
Dissertation

Benefits

be a member of a vibrant writing community
join a creative and intellectually stimulating environment
become a critical thinker

Career paths

teaching
arts administration
the media
academia
publishing

How will the course be assessed?

Written assignments (creative) with accompanying critical analysis and oral presentations.

Entry requirements

points for degree: 280 using the UCAS tariff system

Study options

Full-time and part-time

Location

Francis Close Hall

Profile: Ian Morgan

"I was impressed by the quality of the teaching staff and their incredible attitude towards enabling students to grow as writers. They were beyond my expectations."

BA (Hons) Creative Writing

I chose to study at the University of Gloucestershire as it is local to me and has a good reputation. For me the attraction was the vibrant and exciting course and I was also impressed by the information about the Creative Writing programme on the web site. I liked the very picturesque surroundings at FCH - it is a clean environment with a modern feel in a traditional building.

I was impressed by the quality of the teaching staff and their incredible attitude towards enabling students to grow as writers. They were beyond my expectations. The workshop approach to learning has been excellent, such as the way the course leader has shaped the course around the needs of the students. The academic staff are phenomenal and deserve recognition for their enthusiasm and ability to bring out the best in their students.

The course has been particularly sociable. I’ve organised and hosted regular ‘open-readings’ at a local bar and made some brilliant friends to spend time with.

I feel I’m now a much better writer. I’ve gained talent, knowledge and skilful application of writing ability and made leaps in confidence. The high point of my time has been getting published in the annual anthologies by a reputable publisher. Using my dissertation as the platform to getting my own collection of poetry published is absolutely fantastic – this is my dream being realised. It has been a great experience and I’ve had the best time.

My plans for the future are to start an MA at the University of Gloucestershire and work on my second collection of poetry.

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