Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands BA (Hons)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

What is special about this course?

The innovative BA (Hons) Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands is designed to give you a solid grounding in the creative principles, in both form and structure of four of the main areas of creative writing: poetry, prose, playwriting and the screenplay. You will be encouraged to explore how these can inform and support other areas of professional writing in gaming, advertising, marketing, vlogs etc.

You will have the opportunity to present your work using traditional methods as well as using new technologies and publishing platforms. The course aims to place creative disciplines within the cultural, social, political, geographical and historical context of Scotland, and to show how they make the area culturally unique but connect it to the literature, cultural traditions and histories of its geographical neighbours.

You will be encouraged to pursue your individual creativity, along with both the necessary intellectual stimulation and understanding of the professionalism required to be a successful writer in your chosen field.

The degree capitalises on the popularity of books and series set in Scotland and beyond, and will encourage you to realise the potential opportunity these existing and developing markets represent for your work.

Special features

Unique residential experiences and writers' retreats experiences

Study online to fit around your work or other responsibilities

Forge important links with local communities

Opportunities to meet and interact with local and national writers, and other industry professionals

Undertake a blend of creative, critical and practical project-based learning

Work towards publishing your own work

The honours year features anthology publication of your original work

Lecturing staff from a variety of creative and professional backgrounds

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed this degree, you might like to consider careers in:

• Creative writing
• Publishing
• Journalism
• Teaching
• Marketing, advertising, media
• Writing for games
• Theatre
• Website development