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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Leicester Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
This innovative course allows you to combine creative writing with the study of classic and contemporary literature. Learn from successful published writers and internationally renowned academics while becoming part of a vibrant, supportive writing community.We welcome you if you are passionate about creative writing, eager to build on your strengths, and excited to explore new ones. Our thematic modules encourage exploration across different forms and styles, providing flexibility while helping you craft original works informed by research, experimentation, critical reflection, and diverse published writers' work.Alongside creative writing, you will study a diverse range of literature, from medieval to contemporary, including Victorian, Romantic, and postcolonial writing. You’ll learn to analyse how texts function and debate literature’s role in society, gaining valuable skills in critical thinking and research. Graduates of Creative Writing and English Literature at DMU pursue careers in media, marketing, publishing, teaching, public relations, and the civil service. Learn from published writers and join a vibrant community dedicated to creativity, studying literature from Britain, America, and around the globe, including fiction, poetry, drama, and film. Develop diverse writing skills across practices such as screenwriting, memoir, digital writing, academic essays, and blogs, preparing you for various professional fields. Engage with regional writing networks and participate in events like spoken word showcases, book fairs, and DMU's States of Independence festival to build industry connections. Expand your creativity in dynamic environments such as Leicester Gallery, local museums, and DMU’s Special Collections archive, including ghost story workshops in a historic chapel. Gain transferable skills in critical analysis, independent and collaborative work, and research through innovative teaching and varied assessment methods.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
Tuition fees
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University information
De Montfort University
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University League Table
120th
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Campus address
De Montfort University, City Campus, The Gateway, Leicester, Leicester, LE1 9BH, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
89th out of 93 1
44th out of 45 12
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/ Max 212101 47%84th
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/ Max 10074.0 74%41st
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/ Max 43.08 77%75th
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/ Max 173101 58%43rd
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/ Max 10052.0 52%24th
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/ Max 43.26 82%14th
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