The BA Creative Writing (Hons) at the University of Chester is designed for aspiring writers eager to hone their craft across poetry, prose fiction, drama, and scriptwriting. You will explore the fundamental principles of creative writing through engaging seminars and lectures, learning to develop compelling narratives and evocative language. This programme matters because it equips you with the essential skills to articulate ideas, craft stories, and engage audiences in a world that increasingly values clear and imaginative communication. It is ideal for students passionate about literature and eager to build a foundation for a writing career.
You will study this undergraduate degree full-time on campus over three years, progressing from foundational principles at Level 4 to more complex techniques in flash fiction and poetry at Level 5. In your final year, you will undertake a substantial, supervised writing project, allowing you to develop your scriptwriting and longer fiction writing skills. You will graduate with a portfolio of work and the confidence to pursue opportunities in publishing, content creation, journalism, or further academic study, prepared to make your mark as a creative professional.