BA (Hons) Creative Writing (Combined)

The Creative Writing BA (Hons) Combined Honours course at the University of Chester allows students to develop their critical and creative abilities, encouraging a broad scope of creativity, originality and imagination. Offering a comprehensive program blending well thought theory and immersive fieldwork, students get both the knowledge and skills necessary to nurture their passion for writing.Course Content: The degree offers a comprehensive curriculum focusing on various forms of writing such as poetry, prose, scriptwriting, fiction, non-fiction, and journalism. It also incorporates practical elements like fieldwork and placements alongside traditional lectures and tutorial-based sessions, offering a balanced learning experience to students. Students can also explore the cultural and critical impact of various writing genres and learn how they can use their skills to engage with the wider world. Key Modules: While the degree offers various modules in different years, the indicative list includes ‘Writing: Craft and Process’, ‘Reading Texts: Criticism for Creative Writers’, ‘Words and Pictures: Graphic Narratives’, ‘Place Writing: The City’, ‘Writing for Radio’, among others.Future Careers: The course equips graduates with a broad range of skills that could lead to numerous career opportunities. These include roles in publishing, journalism, advertising and marketing, arts administration, secondary teaching, further academic study, and various fields where effective written communication is required. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: Creative Writing BA (Hons) Combined Honours - University of Chester