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20 Creative Writing Jobs for Graduates (+ Entry-Level Positions)
Being passionate about creative writing hasnāt always been associated with a stable career path, but thatās not to say that there arenāt any opportunities out there to bring well-written stories into your job. In fact, weāre here to talk about 20 different creative writing jobs ā 20 professions that let the storyteller in you shine! Weāll discuss the industries, entry level jobs, and potential income for each job below.Ā
When it comes to creative writing, the first thing that pops up in our mind is books! While writing is the obvious option (and weāll cover that later on in the post), most writers choose to work in one of the following positions in the publishing industry to gain financial stability first.Ā
ā Note: The āper bookā rates below are made with 50,000-60,000 word manuscripts in mind.Ā
1. GhostwriterĀ
šØš½āš¼ Entry level positions: freelance writer, ghostwriter, editorial assistantĀ
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $2,000-$9,000 per book or $0.10-$0.15 per word
If youāre all about creative writing but youād prefer an upfront payment for your words, then ghostwriting is the job for you! Hereās how it works: an author hires you to help them write their story. It could (and usually is) a memoir or an autobiography which the author doesn't have the time or skills to write themselves. Fiction authors also sometimes use ghostwriters to help them write sequels and satisfy popular demands.Ā
Ghostwriters are freelancers, so you can start by getting some freelance writing gigs. As a beginner, you might start with short-form projects like articles, white papers, website content. Here are some resources, complete with tips from experienced professionals, that might be helpful:
- How to Become a Ghostwriter in 6 Essential Steps (+ Tips from Professionals)Ā
- How to Start Freelance Writing: 5 Steps to a Soaring Career
- How Much Do Ghostwriters Make: The Ultimate Breakdown
š©š»āš¼ Entry level positions: editorial assistant
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $25,000-$30,000 per year or $800-$1,000 per book
Writing is actually not all there is to creative writing jobs ā if you really love stories and are always finding ways to make a story better, then editing is a suitable profession for you. There are many types of editors: some (like development editors) work more on the plot and theme of the book, and others (like copy editors ) specialize on its language and style.Ā
Editorial assistant jobs are the common first steps to this career path. Entry-level positions are quite competitive in publishing, so youāll likely need a relevant degree (English Literature, MFA, etc.) to get the job.Ā
Freelancing, as always, is an option, but it can be quite difficult to get clients if you start without any editing experience. Oftentimes, editors start working in-house and later transition to freelance .Ā
Below are some more resources for you if you want to pursue this career path:
- How to Become an Editor: A Guide for Beginners
- Copyediting Certificates: Do You Need One and Where to Get It?
- Editor Salary: Can Your Skills Pay the Bills
- Working in Publishing: An Insider's Guide
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3. Proofreader
šØš¼āš¼ Entry level positions: freelance proofreader
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $20-$30 per hour or $550-$650 per bookĀ
Proofreading comes after editing ā the proofreader reads the manuscript one final time, after all the revisions are made, to see if any spelling and grammatical errors are missed out. Theyāre incredibly crucial to the production of a spotless book, so thereās never a shortage of proofreading jobs .Ā
This task is often done on a freelance basis, either by full-time freelancers or by editors who want to take on side jobs. You can specialize in proofreading alone, though most professionals will combine editing and proofreading crafts for better income. As a beginner, opportunities for short-form projects will often be more accessible ā stay open-minded about taking them up, but also do some proofreading training to prepare for more exciting gigs.Ā
Weāve also got some resources for this topic for you to check out:
- How to Become a Proofreader: The Ultimate Beginnerās Guide
- How to Choose Your Proofreading Rates
Thereās more to journalism than just breaking news on CNN, which means thereās plenty of space for the creative writer in you to flourish in this industry! Letās take a look at a couple of options you can consider.Ā
4. ColumnistĀ
š©š½āš¼ Entry level positions: fellowships, junior writer/columnist, freelance writer
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $25,000-$35,000 per year or $100-$300 per pieceĀ
If you like creative nonfiction , you probably have already considered becoming a columnist. In fact, you can even be a books columnist! Job options range from book-specific sites like Electric Literature or Literary Hub, to prestigious newspapers like The Guardian or The New Yorker. But thatās not necessarily the only thing you can write about! You can become a columnist in just about any topic, from social issues to entertainment, as long as youāre interested in the niche.Ā
Look out for fellowships and junior writing jobs in newspapers and magazines and get ready to apply! A degree in relevant subjects like Journalism or English Literature is a great advantage, though your ability to follow up on leads, conduct thorough research, and keep up with the latest trends in a certain niche will be carefully assessed. You can also be a contributing writer first to forge a relationship with the editors before going after a full-time position.Ā
šØš»āš¼ Entry level positions: junior writer, freelance writer
Thereās a fine line between a critic and a columnist: critics are usually more academically inclined, and they often work more on the arts than columnists. Columnists cover social issues, sports, entertainment in their more general sense, while critics while home in on a particular piece of art, literature, theatre, or movie to offer expert assessment of it.Ā
Similar to the columnists, you can begin with junior writing positions and freelance gigs, in which you build up a writing portfolio of relevant work. Ideally, critics will be more savvy to the technicalities of whatever subject you critique ā be it filmography or literature. In other words, formal training like a bachelorās degree is a good launch pad.Ā
6. News journalistĀ
š©š¼āš¼ Entry level positions: staff writer/journalist
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $30,000-$35,000 per yearĀ
Writing news articles is different from the writing column pieces: a journalist must maintain an impartial voice and be succinct. Moreover, youāre always looking out for the latest story, whether on social media or on the street (which is where your love for creative writing can come in).Ā
The most common way to get into news journalism is to get a salaried position. You can also apply to internships as well, and there are compensated ones to look out for. What you will need is a degree and some journalist training so that you can use shorthand, know what makes a good story, and know what sources to chase, among other things.Ā
7. Investigative journalistĀ
šØš½āš¼ Entry level positions: staff writer/journalist
And what if youāre a fan of true crime ? You might find yourself drawn to investigative journalism! You can chase the tail of anything under the sun, from kidnappings to factory production, from local to international events, so long as thereās an uncovered story there. The topic will often be assigned to you by an editor, and youāll be given some time to collect information and write the article. Itās a slower pace than daily news, but itās thrilling nonetheless.Ā
Similar to the news path, youāll likely start off with an internship or a junior writing position. With this job opportunity, you can build a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to peel back the layers of the onion to reveal new insights to a matter. Again, a degree and training in journalism are essential.Ā
Copywriting
Copywriting is writing to sell a product or service, and it could be anything from newsletter emails to slogans to even commercial scripts! Thereās definitely a creative element to it, as youāre always looking for a unique and memorable way to capture the attention of consumers. And since it's so rooted in consumption culture, copywriting is definitely a writing career that's in demand!
Below are several types of copywriting jobs you can go into.Ā
8. Technical copywriter
š©š»āš¼ Entry level positions: technical writer, freelance writer
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $32,000-$38,000 per yearĀ
A technical writer works on instructional materials for manuals, white papers, and other informative pieces of writing. A technical copywriter combines that level of specialty with marketing tactics, thereby focusing on promoting products and services that are a bit more, well, technical. Think electronic companies, software developers, repair and maintenance services.Ā
Ideally, youād have some education or experience in technical sectors (i.e. IT, engineering, finance). That way, you wonāt take too much time to familiarize yourself with the jargon, and employers are more likely to hire you. You can also begin with technical writing, if you donāt mind working on material thatās a bit less creative.Ā
9. Advertising copywriter
šØš¼āš¼ Entry level positions: junior copywriter, communications copywriter
For a more creative writing job, you can go for advertising. This often involves a lot of brainstorming with the creative team of your agency to come up with advertisement campaigns that will leave a mark. When working on this you can write all kinds of content, from slogans to image copies to web content.Ā
Having a bachelorās degree in marketing or an essay-based discipline is usually beneficial if youāre looking for this kind of job. You can work for a big brand, which will constantly be needing new content, or you can work for a marketing agency, tailoring your work to every client.Ā
10. PR copywriter
š©š½āš¼ Entry level positions: junior copywriter
Public relations (PR) is, simply put, the art of building a good reputation, whether thatās for an individual or a brand. Youāll work on press releases, report and presentation writing, material for internal and external communications to present your clientās motivation and direction.Ā
For this kind of job, the precision of your language and your ability to stay up to date with the competitors will be important. A degree in communications or business administration are a plus point. And as is often the case in most writing jobs, the ability to find the human story behind everything will be your best tool.Ā
Content Marketing
Nowadays, traditional marketing on TV, billboards, and posters are only a part of the industry, the other is all about online content. And with so many things zooming about on the Internet, every company will be looking for the most creative person to help them stand out. Which means you get plenty of opportunities to be imaginative, working on website content, blog posts, social media posts, and even videos.
11. Social media managerĀ
šØš»āš¼ Entry level positions: assistant/junior/freelance social media specialist
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $20-$30 per hour or $30,000-$35,000 per yearĀ
With our evermore online world, social media-related jobs definitely is a writing career that's in demand. So many things can happen on social media ā you might very well go viral overnight! The challenge is getting there. As a social media manager, you get to be the voice of the company, interacting with customers in a friendly, casual way, while also learning their habits and preferences so that you and others on your team can better engage with them.Ā
This is a relatively hands-on job, so experience running a public social media account is the best thing you can have on your CV. A degree in communications can be beneficial, though many job postings donāt require anything specific.
12. Blogger
š©š¼āš¼ Entry level positions: blogger, freelance writer
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $0.10-$0.15 per word
Blogging is probably something youāre familiar with as a writer ā but do you know it can earn you a good penny? By focusing on a specific subject (it can be books , technology, fashion, the freelance life, etc.), you can attract companies who are looking to strengthen their brand awareness and will sponsor you. Itāll take time to build an attractive platform, but itās definitely possible.Ā
Beyond that, you can write for others as well. There are plenty of websites that promote creative writing jobs all over, so you can sift through them for the suitable ones. No degree requirements for this job, just your skill with a (proverbial) quill!Ā
13. Content creatorĀ
šØš½āš¼ Entry level positions: content marketer
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $27,000-$34,000 per yearĀ
If youāre happy to do a bit of everything, then apply to become a content creator. Youāll also get to collaborate with a team to come up with an overall strategy in this position.
You can work for all kinds of companies in this career. A bachelorās degree in Marketing, English, Communications are highly relevant, though adjacent, essay-based subjects tend to do the job, too. Brushing up on search engine optimization (SEO) is also wise.Ā
Pop culture, the latest rumors and gossip, interesting observations served on a pretty platter ā if any of that sounds interesting to you, you can jump into the media industry. Here are some job options if you want to take this route.Ā
14. Screenwriter
š©š»āš¼ Entry level positions: assistant/associate writer
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $20-$30 per hour or $9,000-$15,000 per projectĀ
Everyone of us has probably at one point or another thought about entering the film and TV industry, and that career goal is definitely achievable, if you know where to look. A lot of people start with assistant positions to learn the ropes and get an opportunity to work on bigger productions. If you prefer to write from the get-go, you can go for lower-budget projects.Ā
To get one of the assistant positions and put yourself out there, touch up on craft skills like plotting, story structures , character-building to be prepared. No qualifications are specified in most cases.Ā
15. Broadcast journalistĀ
šØš¼āš¼ Entry level positions: staff writer
Weāve covered written news ā now comes broadcast news. From televised reports to radio sessions, you can be the writer behind the words that reporters or presenters read out. Itās a fast-paced job that deals with the latest real-life stories, which can be incredibly rewarding, even if itās not explicitly creative.Ā
Many broadcast journalists work project by project (unless itās periodical news), almost like a freelancer. Youāll still need to have all the skills necessary to put together a good news story, so some journalist training will be beneficial.Ā
16. PodcasterĀ
š©š»āš¼ Entry level positions: assistant/associate writer or producerĀ
š° Potential beginnerās earning: $18-$25 per hour, or $26,000-$32,000 per yearĀ
Along the same lines as a broadcast journalist is the job of a podcaster. This is a bit more topical than journalism, and you can really home into certain fields and explore it in depth. Another special thing about podcasters is they usually host the shows, too! So if youāre confident about your voice, and about interviewing others, thereās no reason not to try this out.Ā
As with screenwriting, the route to get into this sector can be a little bit challenging, since itās often a case of catching an opportunity from the right people at the right time. Which is why assistant jobs are a strong start.Ā
And finally, we arrive at the section that hopeful writers often dream about more than anything else. Publishing a book is not easy, it requires not just time and effort but also finances, if only to keep you afloat while completing the manuscript. That said, itās possible to do it on the side with another full-time job, as is the case for most published writers.Ā
The cool thing about this career is that you are your own boss ā i.e. there are no entry level positions. You are an author the day you call yourself one.Ā
17. Short story writer
Short stories are charming in their own right, and with the booming literary magazine sphere , thereās no shortage of space to get your words out there into the world. Publishing an anthology with a publisher is also an option but itās harder ā you often need to have an established career first.Ā
In any case, most magazines aim to have enough funds to pay their contributors. Small ones can pay $15-$20 per story, bigger ones $100-$200. You can also enter writing contests to win higher prizes.
18. NovelistĀ
Being a novelist comes with the difficulty of having the time and finances to write a full draft before you can propose it to publishers, or even publish it yourself. Itās a long commitment, and it doesnāt guarantee a payoff. If it does get printed, a book deal can get you an advance in the $5,000-$15,000 range. If you self-publish, what you get depends on how well you market your books ā emphasis on the plural noun!
That said, itās not impossible. Weāve got a whole post on how to become a novelist here if you want some pointers from famous writers like Anne Lamott and Zadie Smith!Ā
19. Nonfiction authorĀ
Who says creative writing jobs have to be all about fiction? Creative nonfiction is a growing field thatās always welcoming new stories. From memoirs and biographies to true crime, from self-help to essay collections, you can focus on many different topics with this option.Ā
The nice thing about it all is that unlike fiction writers, you can pitch your book proposal to publishers before you complete a whole manuscript for nonfiction titles, meaning you can be guaranteed some kind of results before you start writing. The advance amount is similar to that for novels.
And last but not least, you can become a poet! Poets tell stories with rhythm and rich imagery, and not just on paper but also with their voice. Performing poetry is one of the special advantages that comes with this form of writing. Not only does it let you and the audience experience in a new way, itās also a great opportunity to grow as an artist.Ā
On top of that, you can also dabble in other industries (advertising, music producersā¦) as a lyricist. As itās a gig-based employment, you probably want to diversify your work portfolio to make sure thereās always something you can work on. The rates are usually similar to that of a ghostwriter.
And voila, thatās the end to our master list of creative writing jobs! Hopefully, thereās something to help you passion live on among this many options.
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The BA in English with a concentration in creative writing focuses on the study and practice of the literary arts, with courses in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.
Students gain practical experience through writing workshops and internship opportunities.
The undergraduate program features an outstanding faculty whose many books have received major national and international recognition.
In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
Admission to the Creative Writing Concentration (Fiction & Poetry)
Portfolio submission period opens: february 20, 2023, portfolios due: march 17, 2023 by 5:00pm, submit here: spring 2023 creative writing concentration .
Note: You need to be logged into your ASU Gmail account to connect to the portfolio submission form.
About the Creative Writing Concentration
The Creative Writing Program encourages all interested students, regardless of their field of study, to join our community of writers through beginning and intermediate workshops in fiction and poetry (ENG 287/ENG 288 , ENG 387/ENG 388), diverse special topics courses (ENG 394/ENG 494), and various, exciting writing events held on campus.
Interested students*, who have already taken beginning and intermediate workshops, and are committed to continuing their study of Creative Writing, have an opportunity to develop their skills in supportive, highly focused workshops through the Creative Writing Concentration. Instruction in the tradition(s) to which concentration students can aspire and uphold, and from which they may draw inspiration, will be provided by the Creative Writing Program's nationally recognized faculty of writers.
Please note that acceptance into the Creative Writing Concentration is restricted. Students must submit a portfolio for review and be offered a seat in the advanced workshops. (Please see the "Portfolio Review Guidelines" below.)
*Students interested in pursuing both fiction and poetry at the 400-level, must check with their academic advisor to ensure that the necessary courses (ENG 487, ENG 488, ENG 498: Fiction, ENG 498: Poetry) will fit their degree plan. Students must submit two portfolios--one in fiction, one in poetry--to be considered for admittance into advanced coursework in both areas.
Students pursuing the Creative Writing Concentration must either select as their major the bachelor's in English with a concentration in creative writing upon being admitted to ASU or, after entering the university, meet with an English advisor to change to this major and concentration. Non English-majors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- To complete the concentration, English majors who have already declared themselves in the creative writing concentration must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in their major.
- Concentration students must complete the two advanced courses in their genre (ENG 487 and ENG 498 in poetry, or ENG 488 and ENG 498 in fiction). Note that enrollment into these courses is restricted. Spaces are limited. Students must submit a portfolio and be selected to move forward. (See the "Portfolio Review Guidelines" below.)
- Transfer students must seek advisement as to whether they will be able to successfully fulfill the creative writing concentration requirements.
- PLEASE NOTE : Students admitted to begin 400-level coursework through the Fall 2020 Portfolio Review will start their coursework in Spring 2021. ENG 488 (fiction) will be taken in the Spring semester. The capstone course, ENG 498, will be taken in the Fall 2021 semester. ENG 487/488 and ENG 498 may not be taken simultaneously.
- The next portfolio review for fiction will be offered in Fall 2022. The next portfolio review for fiction and poetry will be offered in Spring 2023.
- Students are only allowed to apply for the creative writing concentration twice during their time at ASU.
Portfolio Submission: How to Apply
Submit your completed portfolio online via the link below. Your portfolio should include:
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2. CREATIVE WRITING SAMPLE
a. Poetry Sample: 5 poems
b. Fiction Sample: 1 piece of fiction of at least 5 double-spaced pages and not longer than 10 double-spaced pages
3. PERSONAL STATEMENT (2 double spaced pages or 500 words)
a. Discuss your interest in the relevant genre (poetry or fiction)
b. What do you hope to gain from the creative writing concentration
4. CRAFT ESSAY (2 double spaced pages or 500 words)
a. Submit an essay on a single poem or short story focusing an element(s) of craft you learned from the piece, how that craft element(s) works within the poem/story, and why this aspect of craft is pertinent to your own writing
b. Please provide textual examples from the creative piece in your essay
5 . SUBMIT: SPRING 2023 CREATIVE WRITING CONCENTRATION
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Creative Writing and Literature Master’s Degree Program
Unlock your creative potential and hone your unique voice.
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11 out of 12 total courses
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One 1- or 3-week residency in summer
$3,220 per course
Program Overview
Through the masterās degree in creative writing and literature, youāll hone your skills as a storyteller ā crafting publishable original scripts, novels, and stories.
In small, workshop-style classes, youāll master key elements of narrative craft, including characterization, story and plot structure, point of view, dialogue, and description. And youāll learn to approach literary works as both a writer and scholar by developing skills in critical analysis.
Program Benefits
Instructors who are published authors of drama, fiction, and nonfiction
A community of writers who support your growth in live online classes
Writer's residency with agent & editor networking opportunities
Personalized academic and career advising
Thesis or capstone options that lead to publishable creative work
Harvard Alumni Association membership upon graduation
Customizable Course Curriculum
As you work through the programās courses, youāll enhance your creative writing skills and knowledge of literary concepts and strategies. Youāll practice the art of revision to hone your voice as a writer in courses like Writing the Short Personal Essay and Writing Flash Fiction.
Within the creative writing and literature program, you will choose between a thesis or capstone track. You’ll also experience the convenience of online learning and the immersive benefits of learning in person.
11 Online Courses
- Primarily synchronous
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A 1- or 3-week summer master class taught by a notable instructor, followed by an agents-and-editors weekend
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The path to your degree begins before you apply to the program.
First, youāll register for and complete 2 required courses, earning at least a B in each. These foundational courses are investments in your studies and count toward your degree, helping ensure success in the program.
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Studying at Harvard Extension School means learning from the worldās best. Our instructors are renowned academics in literary analysis, storytelling, manuscript writing, and more. They bring a genuine passion for teaching, with students giving our faculty an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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Talaya Adrienne Delaney
Lecturer in Extension, Harvard University
Elisabeth Sharp McKetta
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Graduates of our Creative Writing and Literature Master’s Program have writing, research, and communication jobs in the fields of publishing, advertising/marketing, fundraising, secondary and higher education, and more.
Some alumni continue their educational journeys and pursue further studies in other nationally ranked degree programs, including those at Boston University, Brandeis University, University of Pennsylvania, and Cambridge University.
Our alumni hold titles as:
- Marketing Manager
- Director of Publishing
- Senior Research Writer
Our alumni work at a variety of leading organizations, including:
- Little, Brown & Company
- New York University (NYU)
- Bentley Publishers
Career Advising and Mentorship
Whatever your career goals, weāre here to support you. Harvardās Mignone Center for Career Success offers career advising, employment opportunities, Harvard alumni mentor connections, and career fairs like the annual on-campus Harvard Humanities, Media, Marketing, and Creative Careers Expo.
Your Harvard University Degree
Upon successful completion of the required curriculum, you will earn the Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies, Field: Creative Writing and Literature.
Expand Your Connections: the Harvard Alumni Network
As a graduate, youāll become a member of the worldwide Harvard Alumni Association (400,000+ members) and Harvard Extension Alumni Association (29,000+ members).
Harvard is closer than one might think. You can be anywhere and still be part of this world.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Affordability is core to our mission. When compared to our continuing education peers, it’s a fraction of the cost.
After admission, you may qualify for financial aid . Typically, eligible students receive grant funds to cover a portion of tuition costs each term, in addition to federal financial aid options.
What can you do with a masterās degree in creative writing and literature?
A masterās degree in creative writing and literature prepares you for a variety of career paths in writing, literature, and communication ā itās up to you to decide where your interests will take you.
You could become a professional writer, editor, literary agent, marketing copywriter, or communications specialist.
You could also go the academic route and bring your knowledge to the classroom to teach creative writing or literature courses.
Is a degree in creative writing and literature worth it?
The value you find in our Creative Writing and Literature Masterās Degree Program will depend on your unique goals, interests, and circumstances.
The curriculum provides a range of courses that allow you to graduate with knowledge and skills transferable to various industries and careers.
How long does completing the creative writing and literature graduate program take?
Program length is ordinarily anywhere between 2 and 5 years. It depends on your preferred pace and the number of courses you want to take each semester.
For an accelerated journey, we offer year round study, where you can take courses in fall, January, spring, and summer.
While we donāt require you to register for a certain number of courses each semester, you cannot take longer than 5 years to complete the degree.
What skills do you need prior to applying for the creative writing and literature degree program?
Harvard Extension School does not require any specific skills prior to applying, but in general, itās helpful to have solid reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking skills if you are considering a creative writing and literature masterās degree.
Initial eligibility requirements can be found on our creative writing and literature masterās degree requirements page .
Harvard Division of Continuing Education
The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.
Creative Writing
Stanfordās Creative Writing Program--one of the best-known in the country--cultivates the power of individual expression within a vibrant community of writers. Many of our English majors pursue a concentration in creative writing, and the minor in Creative Writing is among the most popular minors on campus. These majors and minors participate in workshop-based courses or independent tutorials with Stegner Fellows, Stanfordās distinguished writers-in-residence.
English Major with a Creative Writing Emphasis
The English major with a Creative Writing emphasis is a fourteen-course major. These fourteen courses comprise eight English courses and six Creative Writing courses.
English majors with a Creative Writing emphasis should note the following:
All courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Courses taken abroad or at other institutions may not be counted towards the workshop requirements.
Any 190 series course (190F, 190G, etc.), 191 series course (191T, etc.), or 192 series course (192V, etc.) counts toward the 190, 191, or 192 requirement.
PWR 1 is a prerequisite for all creative writing courses.
Minor in Creative Writing
The Minor in Creative Writing offers a structured environment in which students interested in writing fiction or poetry develop their skills while receiving an introduction to literary forms. Students may choose a concentration in fiction, poetry.
In order to graduate with a minor in Creative Writing, students must complete the following three courses plus three courses in either the prose or poetry tracks. Courses counted towards the requirements for the minor may not be applied to student's major requirements. 30 units are required. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.
Prose Track
Suggested order of requirements:
English 90. Fiction Writing or English 91. Creative Nonfiction
English 146S Secret Lives of the Short Story
One 5-unit English literature elective course
English 190. Intermediate Fiction Writing or English 191. Intermediate Creative Nonfiction Writing
English 92. Reading and Writing Poetry
Another English 190, 191, 290. Advanced Fiction, 291. Advanced Nonfiction, or 198L. Levinthal Tutorial
Poetry Track
English 92.Reading and Writing Poetry
English 160. Poetry and Poetics
English 192. Intermediate Poetry Writing
Another English 192, or 292.Advanced Poetry or 198L.Levinthal Tutorial
Creative Writing minors should note the following:
To declare a Creative Writing minor, visit the Student page in Axess. To expedite your declaration, make sure to list all 6 courses you have taken or plan to take for your minor.
Any 190 series course (190F, 190G, etc.), 191series course (191T, etc.), or 192 series course (192V, etc.) counts toward the 190, 191, or 192 requirement.
For more information, visit the Stanford Creative Writing Program.
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BA (Honours) English Literature and Creative Writing
This degree offers a stimulating and wide-ranging introduction to English literature and creative writing. You’ll have the opportunity to study and interpret literature from different historical periods and diverse cultural settings – including translations – and to develop your writing skills in several genres including fiction; poetry; life writing; and scriptwriting for film, radio and stage. The emphasis is very much on practice through guided activities to develop a habit for writing which will involve producing several pieces of creative writing in the forms studied.
- Learn how to analyse a wide range of texts including fiction, poetry and drama
- Develop and reflect on your own writing and editorial practice in several genres
- Learn the skills of complex argument and critical commentary, which are highly valued in the workplace
- Introduces the world of publishing and the requirements of professional presentation
Find out more about Entry requirements
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll start Stage 1 with a broad introduction to the arts and humanities before learning how culture affects the creative process of writing.
- Next, in Stage 2 , you'll focus on your creative writing and English literature studies with two compulsory modules.
- Finally, in Stage 3 , you’ll complete your degree with an advanced creative writing module and an advanced literature module.
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Stage 1 (120 credits).
In Stage 1 you'll encounter a variety of different times and places and engage with some fascinating people, art works, ideas and stories. This broad foundation will help you develop the skills and the confident, open approach you need to tackle more specialist modules at Stages 2 and 3.
Stage 2 (120 credits)
In Stage 2 you’ll be introduced to the creative process, develop your fiction, poetry and life writing skills, and learn about the publishing process. You’ll also choose between looking at whether literature matters by drawing on a range of literary texts and finding out about the ways in which writers of fiction have put together their stories.
Stage 3 (120 credits)
At Stage 3 you’ll develop your writing ability, learning how to sustain longer, more complex works of fiction, life writing and poetry. You'll also learn how to write dramatic scripts for different media. This final stage gives you a choice between two different periods in English literature to focus on.
We regularly review our curriculum; therefore, the qualification described on this page – including its availability, its structure, and available modules – may change over time. If we make changes to this qualification, we’ll update this page as soon as possible. Once you’ve registered or are studying this qualification, where practicable, we’ll inform you in good time of any upcoming changes. If you’d like to know more about the circumstances in which the University might make changes to the curriculum, see our Academic Regulations or contact us . This description was last updated on 19 March 2024 .
Accessibility
Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our BA (Honours) English Literature and Creative Writing uses a variety of study materials and includes the following elements:
- Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
- Pre-determined schedules – we’ll help you to develop your time-management skills
- Assessment in the form of short-answer questions and essays
- Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
- Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
- Finding external/third-party material online
- Accessing online catalogues and databases
- Specialist material, such as films and dramatic scripts for different media
- Mathematical and scientific expressions, notations and associated techniques
- Online tutorials
Every module has its own Accessibility Statement with more detailed accessibility information – you’ll find these on individual module descriptions. Visit our Disability support page to learn about our services.
Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
Credit transfer
If you have already studied at university level, you may be able to count it towards your Open University qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of modules you need to study. At the OU we call this credit transfer.
It’s not just university study that can be considered, you can also transfer study from a wide range of professional or vocational qualifications such as HNCs and HNDs.
You should apply for credit transfer before you register, at least 4 weeks before the registration closing date. We will need to know what you studied, where and when and you will need to provide evidence of your previous study.
For more details of when you will need to apply by and to download an application form, visit our Credit Transfer website.
Classification of your degree
On successfully completing this course, we’ll award you our BA (Honours) English Literature and Creative Writing.
The class of honours (first, upper-second, lower-second or third) will depend on your grades at Stages 2 and 3.
You’ll have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.
If you intend to use your Open University qualifications to seek work or undertake further study outside the UK, we recommend checking whether your intended qualification will meet local requirements for your chosen career. Find out more about international recognition of Open University qualifications .
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At The Open University we believe education should be open to all , so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.
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Students who start their study with an Access module are more likely to be successful when they advance to Stage 1 of their qualification. They’re specially designed to give you a gentle introduction to OU study, boost confidence in your study skills, and help you gain a broad overview of your chosen subject area.
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- feedback from your tutor through regular one-to-one phone tutorials
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80% of our students pay nothing upfront by financing their studies with a student loan.
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Years of study.
Part-time study gives you the flexibility to balance other commitments with study.
Youāll study for around 16ā18 hours a week.
Full-time study enables you to complete your course over a shorter time.
Youāll study for around 32ā36 hours a week.
Because OU study is flexible, you donāt have to stick to just part-time or full-time study. You can choose to study more or less each year to suit you.
Most OU students study part-time.
Because OU study is flexible, you donāt have to stick to just part-time study. You can vary the amount of study you take on each year. That means you can gain your qualification in a timeframe that works for you.
3 years 6 years
Current fee per year in England
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How we worked out the cost
A degree is worth 360 credits. The fee per year is based on studying 60 credits per year for 6 years. A degree is worth 360 credits. The fee per year is based on studying 120 credits per year for 3 years.
Total fee for qualification at current prices
Youāll fund your modules as you study them – you wonāt have to pay for your whole qualification up front
That’s 21% less than the cost of an equivalent qualification offered at most other universities in England.
*The fee information provided here is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually. In England, fees are subject to the part-time fee limit, as set out in section C of the University's Fee Rules .
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The most common way for our students to fund their study.
- A student loan is used by 80% of our students.
- It’s not means-tested and there’s no age limit.
- You don’t pay anything upfront. Student Finance England pay your fees directly to the OU for you.
- You won’t pay back a penny until you earn over £25,000.
- The amount you repay is tied to how much you earn. For example, if you earn £27,000 you’ll pay just £15.00 per month.
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Repay in monthly instalments while you study.
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Pay before each module starts. You can also combine card or bank transfer payments with other payment methods.
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Do you already hold a degree, was your previous degree in the same subject you wish to study now, was it achieved in the last 5 years, are you employed, are you a member of british forces posted overseas.
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*Based on maximum chargeable fees for 24/25 academic year.
**The fee information provided here is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually. In England, fees are subject to the part-time fee limit, as set out in section C of the University's Fee Rules .
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With our unique approach to distance learning, you can study from home, work or on the move.
You’ll have some assessment deadlines to meet, but otherwise, you’ll be free to study at the times that suit you, fitting your learning around work, family, and social life.
For each of your modules, you’ll use either just online resources or a mix of online and printed materials.
Each module you study will have a module website with
- a week-by-week study planner, giving you a step-by-step guide through your studies
- course materials such as reading, videos, recordings, and self-assessed activities
- module forums for discussions and collaborative activities with other students
- details of each assignment and their due dates
- a tutorial booking system, online tutorial rooms, and your tutor’s contact details
- online versions of some printed module materials and resources.
If you have additional needs, we can also provide most module materials in alternative formats. Find out more about materials on our accessibility webpage .
See how our module websites work.
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Student, Ffion, describes why she chose the OU and how she is using her degree to progress herself further in a career she loves.
You’ll have a tutor for each module, who will introduce themselves before the module begins.
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- mark your assignments and give feedback to help you improve
- guide you to learning resources
- support you, whether with general study skills or help with a specific topic.
Tutorials usually take place online, and they’re always optional.
Online tutorials are live presentations with module tutors in dedicated online tutorial rooms and are sometimes recorded.
Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.
Computer-Marked Assignments
- Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.
Tutor-Marked Assignments
- You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
- They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
- Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.
End-of-Module Assessments
- The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
- Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.
- Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
- You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
- Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or at an alternative location.
- If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.
Progressing to a point where I felt more comfortable writing my assignments, and having my scores reflecting that, made me quite happy because it showed the hard work was being rewarded. Patrick ‘Ricky’ Skene, BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching
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They’ll help you with any general questions about your study and updates to your OU account.
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Find out more about student support and being a part of the OU community.
Having a course that was really varied and studying in a style that worked for Nick, was key to him launching his own business and becoming an entrepreneur.
Skills for career development
Studying English literature and creative writing will equip you with an adaptable set of skills that can give entry to a vast range of occupations, leading in a number of career directions. You’ll learn to evaluate and assimilate information in constructing an argument; and acquire skills of creative and critical thinking, analysis, and communication that are much in demand in the workplace. You’ll also sharpen up essential writing and IT skills. These are key skills that are crucial to many different kinds of complex organisations, and are greatly sought after in the world beyond study – whether you’re already working, volunteering, or changing career.
Career relevance
The breadth of study and the range of analysis, combined with training in clear thinking and communication, make this degree course relevant to a wide variety of careers, including:
- public administration, local government, the civil service, art institutions, and social services
- advertising, journalism, publishing, creative industries and public relations
- business, banking and retail
- human resources
- charities and campaigning.
Other careers
Many graduate-level jobs are open to graduates of any discipline, particularly in business, finance, management consultancy and the public sector. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree.
Exploring your options
Once you register with us (and for up to three years after you finish your studies), you’ll have full access to our careers service for a wide range of information and advice. This includes online forums, website, interview simulation, vacancy service as well as the option to email or speak to a careers adviser. Some areas of the careers service website are available for you to see now , including help with looking for and applying for jobs. You can also read more general information about how OU study enhances your career .
In the meantime if you want to do some research around this qualification and where it might take you, we’ve put together a list of relevant job titles as a starting point. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree:
- teacher/lecturer
- tourism officer
- civil servant
- local government and NHS management
- advertising account manager
- marketing officer
- public relations manager
- media researcher
- charity campaigner
- retail manager
- business and HR management
- information archivist.
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BA in Creative Writing and Literature
Creative Writing Degree
Program overview, transformative writing.
Among colleges for Creative Writing, the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics is unique in its approach to writing as a means of social and personal transformation.
Contemplative Approach
Engage in critical and creative thinking to deepen your awareness of self, others, and the world around you. Develop insights regarding your academic and creative work as well as your own well-being.
Professional Experience
Acquire the hands-on experience, skills, and professional guidance necessary to succeed as an artist or thinker in the writing profession.Ā
Naropaās creative writing program values experimentation, critical study, and authenticity.
Earn your bachelorās degree in creative writing and literature at a university where writing workshops, literary studies, and publication opportunities create a deeply integrated experience of creative expression. Engage in contemplative poetics, experimental writing, and explorations of narrative forms while studying eco-poetics, book arts & letterpress, queer literature, and the literature of psychedelics.
You already love to write. Here, youāll grow as a writer and as a person while discovering fulfilling writing jobs. Our creative writing and literature majors go on to earn graduate degrees in the arts, publish literary works, and become teachers, editors, and communications professionals.Ā
Quick Facts
- On-campus degree
- Unique Open Genre Curriculum
- Flexible Application Requirements
- Transfer up to 75 semester credits
- In-House Publishing Experience
- Intensive Summer Writing Program
- 70% of our students receive financial aid and/or scholarships
- Admissions open for 2024
Program Format
Naropaās four-year undergraduate program in creative writing and literature redefines traditional creative writing as a journey into oneself and toward connection with others. We offer an on-campus education that allows students to develop themselves and their craft as part of a writing community.
At Naropa, we believe that the best creative writing, whether itās short story writing, poetry, or a blend of genres, comes from deep personal introspection. We also know that engagement with like-minded communities is an essential sounding board for this kind of introspection. A college for creative writing and literature is only as strong as the writing community it creates.
Course Spotlight
Experimental and activist literatures.
This course introduces Black Mountain Poets, the Beats, New York School, Black Arts Movement, Language Poets, New Narrative, and Jack Kerouac School faculty work—poetic movements and writers that continue to influence Naropa’s writing landscape, innovation, aesthetics, and activism. By exploring experimental lineages, Naropa archives, as well as contemporary trends influencing the Kerouac School milieu, we participate as readers/writers/activists and invoke critical/creative awareness that informs the writing process. This creative reading and writing workshop invokes a vital space of active experimentation and culminates in a creative portfolio.Ā
Degree Requirements
A Bachelor of Arts degree such as the Creative Writing and Literature Degree (120 credits) consists of a Core Curriculum (24 credits) and at least one major, as well as minors and/or elective courses of the studentās choosing.
The Creative Writing and Literature Major has a total of 36 credit hours.Ā
Creative Writing & Literature Major Requirements
- WRI210 Experimental and Activist Literatures (3)
- WRI312 Poetry and Poetics (3)
- WRI318 Writing Workshop: Long Poem (3)
- WRI329 Writing Workshop: Contemplative Poetics (3)
- WRI331 Writing Workshop: Creative Nonfiction (3)
- WRI339 Writing Workshop: Flash Fiction (3)
- WRI351ā3 Summer Writing Program (2ā6)
- WRI362 Writing Workshop: Fiction (3)
- WRI369 Writing Workshop: Narrative Forms (3)
- WRI380 Writing Workshop: Eco-Poetics (3)
- WRI394W Writing Workshop: Writers Practicum with Anne Waldman (1)
- WRI395W Writing Workshop: Writers Practicum with Allen Ginsberg Visiting Fellow (1)
- WRI415 Writing Workshop: Innovative Poetry (3)
- WRI428 Writing Workshop: Innovative Fiction (3)
- WRI440 Writing Workshop: Extended Narratives (3)
- WRI449 Writing Workshop: Embodied Poetics (3)
- WRI451ā3 Summer Writing Program (2ā6)
- WRI456 Writing Workshop: Poetry in Theory (3)
- WRI460 Writing Workshop: Ekphrastic Writing (3)
- WRI490 Special Topics: Writing Workshop (3)
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Creative experimentation & writing skillset development.
The goals of the program include guiding students throughout the process of crafting creative work āfrom generation to revisionāand presenting students with opportunities to interpret and respond to a variety of poetic situations.Ā
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The program promotes contemplative practice to develop studentsā insight regarding their academic and creative work as well as their overall well-being and encourages students to evaluate their own assumptions and the assumptions of the discourse community through critical and creative engagement with a diversity of values.Ā
Putting Theory into Action
The program prepares students for potential careers as artists and thinkers by exposing them to professionals in the field and offering them guidance toward envisioning and meeting their goals.Ā
What You'll Learn
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Study mindfulness and use your writing as a tool for looking within.
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Think beyond the canon and experiment with language in your own work.
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Learn to give and receive feedback in a supportive community environment.
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Create a polished professional dossier and a powerful writing portfolio.
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Realize your potential in the Naropa Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Literature degree program. Whatever paths you choose, Naropaās undergraduate degree in creative writing and literature will give you the skills and self-knowledge to take the next steps toward a fulfilling career in writing.
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Finding a dedicated creative writing program at a school you're excited about can be a real challenge, and that's even before you start worrying about getting in. Nonetheless, there are some great options. In order to help you find the best school for you, this list rounds up some of the best colleges for creative writing in the United States .
The Best Creative Writing Programs: Ranking Criteria
You should never take college rankings as absolute truth ānot even the very official-seeming US News ones. Instead, use these kinds of lists as a jumping-off place for your own exploration of colleges. Pay attention not just to what the rankings are but to how the rankings are determined.
To help with that, I'll explain how I came up with this highly unscientific list of great creative writing colleges. I started by narrowing my search down to schools that offered a specific creative writing major. (If you don't see a school you were expecting, it's likely because they only have a minor.)
In ranking the schools, I considered five major criteria:
- #1: MFA Ranking āIf a school has a great graduate creative writing program, it means you'll be taught by those same professors and the excellent graduate students they attract. Schools with strong MFA programs are also more likely to have solid alumni networks and internship opportunities. However, many schools with great undergrad programs do not offer MFAs, in which case I simply focused on the other four options.
- #2: General School Reputation āThe vast majority of your classes won't be in creative writing, so it's important that other parts of the school, especially the English department, are great as well.
- #3: Extracurricular Opportunities āOne of the key advantages of majoring in creative writing is that it can provide access to writing opportunities outside the classroom, so I took what kind of internship programs, author readings, and literary magazines the school offers into consideration.
- #4: Diversity of Class Options āI gave extra points to schools with a variety of genre options and specific, interesting classes.
- #5: Alumni/Prestige āThis last criterion is a bit more subjective: is the school known for turning out good writers? Certainly it's less important than what kind of education you'll actually get, but having a brand-name degree (so to speak) can be helpful.
The Best Creative Writing Schools
Now, let's get to the good stuff: the list of schools! The exact numbering is always arguable, so look at it as a general trend from absolutely amazing to still super great, rather than fixating on why one school is ranked #3 and another is ranked #4.
#1: Northwestern University
Northwestern's undergrad creative writing program boasts acclaimed professors and an unparalleled track record of turning out successful writers (including Divergent author Veronica Roth and short-story writer Karen Russell).
Outside the classroom, you can work on the student-run literary journal, intern at a publication in nearby Chicago, or submit to the Department of English's yearly writing competition . The university is also home to a top journalism program , so if you want to try your hand at nonfiction as well, you'll have plenty of opportunities to do so.
#2: Columbia University
Like Northwestern, Columbia is home to both a world-class creative writing program and a top journalism school (plus one of the best English departments in the country), so you have a wide range of writing-related course options. Columbia also benefits from its location in New York City, which is bursting at the seams with publishing houses, literary journals, and talented authors.
#3: University of Iowa
The University of Iowa's big draw is the infrastructure of its graduate Writers' Workshop, which is often considered the best MFA program in the country.
As an English and Creative Writing major here, you'll take classes from great young writers and established professors alike, and get to choose from a wide range of topics. This major provides transferable skills important for a liberal arts major with a creative focus. You'll also have access to the university's impressive literary community, including frequent readings, writing prizes and scholarships, and the acclaimed literary journal The Iowa Review .
#4: Emory University
Emory is renowned for its dedicated undergrad creative writing program , which draws the very best visiting scholars and writers. Students here have the chance to attend intimate question-and-answer sessions with award-winning authors, study a range of genres, compete for writing awards and scholarships, and work closely with an adviser to complete an honors project.
#5: Oberlin College
A small liberal arts school in Ohio, Oberlin offers very different advantages than the schools above do. You'll have fewer opportunities to pursue writing in the surrounding city, but the quality of the teachers and the range of courses might make up for that. Moreover, it boasts just as impressive alumni, including actress and writer Lena Dunham.
#6: Hamilton College
Hamilton is another small college, located in upstate New York. It's known for giving students the freedom to pursue their interests and the support to help them explore topics in real depth, both inside and outside the classroom. Hamilton's creative writing program takes full advantage with small classes and lots of opportunities to intern and publish; it also has one of the best writing centers in the country.
#7: Brown University
Brown's Literary Arts program offers one of the top MFAs in the US as well as an undergraduate major . For the major, you must take four creative writing workshops and six reading-intensive courses, which span an array of departments and topics, from music and literature to Middle East studies and Egyptology.
#8: Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University has an excellent creative writing MFA program, lots of super specific class options, and a number of scholarships specifically earmarked for creative writing students. This schoolās undergraduate English program also offers a concentration in creative writing that allows students to specialize in a specific genre: poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. If youāre interested in exploring your potential in a specific writing genre, Washington University could be a great pick for you.
#9: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT might not be a school you generally associate with writing, but it actually has an excellent program that offers courses in digital media and science writing, as well as creative writing, and provides plenty of guidance on how graduates can navigate the tricky job market.
Not to mention the school is located in Cambridge, a haven for book lovers and writers of all kinds. Though it probably isnāt a good fit for students who hate science, MIT is a great place for aspiring writers who want to build writing skills that are marketable in a wide range of industries.
#10: University of Michigan
University of Michigan is one of the best state universities in the country and has a top-notch MFA program. This schoolās undergrad creative writing sub-concentration requires students to submit applications for admittance to advanced creative writing courses. These applications give students crucial practice in both building a writing portfolio and articulating their interest in creative writing to an audience who will evaluate their work. If you're looking to attend a big school with a great creative writing major, this is a fantastic choice.
#11: Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins is another school that's known more for engineering than it is for writing, but, like MIT, it has a dedicated writing program. As a major here, you must take not only courses in prose, poetry, and literature, but also classes on topics such as philosophy and history.
#12: Colorado College
Colorado College is a small liberal arts school known for its block plan , which allows students to focus on one class per three-and-a-half-week block. The creative writing track of the English major includes a sequence of four writing workshops and also requires students to attend every reading of the Visiting Writers Series.
Bonus School: New York University
I didn't include NYU in the main list because it doesn't have a dedicated creative writing major, but it's a great school for aspiring writers nonetheless, offering one of the most impressive creative writing faculties in the country and all the benefits of a Manhattan location.
How To Pick the Best Creative Writing School for You
Just because Northwestern is a great school for creative writing doesn't mean you should set your heart on going there. (The football fans are completely terrifying, for one thing.) So where should you go then?
Here are some questions to ask yourself when looking at creative writing programs to help you determine the best school for you:
Does It Have Courses You're Interested In?
Look at the course offerings and see whether they interest you. While you can't predict exactly what classes you'll love, you want to avoid a mismatch where what you want to study and what the program offers are completely different. For example, if you want to write sonnets but the school focuses more on teaching fiction, it probably won't be a great fit for you.
Also, don't forget to look at the English courses and creative writing workshops! In most programs, you'll be taking a lot of these, too.
What Opportunities Are There To Pursue Writing Outside of Class?
I touched on this idea in the criteria section, but it's important enough that I want to reiterate it here. Some of the best writing experience you can get is found outside the classroom, so see what kind of writing-related extracurriculars a school has before committing to it.
Great options include getting involved with the campus newspaper, working on the school's literary journal, or interning at the university press.
Who Will Be Teaching You?
Who are the professors? What kind of work have they published? Check teacher ratings on Rate My Professors (but make sure to read the actual reviewsāand always take them with a grain of salt).
If you're looking at a big school, there's a good chance that a lot of your teachers will be graduate students. But that's not necessarily a bad thing: a lot of the best teachers I had in college were graduate students. Just take into consideration what kind of graduate program the school has. If there's a great creative writing MFA program, then the graduate students are likely to be better writers and more engaged teachers.
What Are the Alumni Doing Now?
If you have a sense of what you want to do after you graduate, see if any alumni of the program are pursuing that type of career. The stronger the alumni network is, the more connections you'll have when it comes time to get a job.
What About the Rest of the School?
Don't pick a school for which you like the creative writing program but dread everything else about it. Most of your time will be spent doing other things, whether hanging out in the dorms, exploring off campus, or fulfilling general education requirements.
Many schools require you to apply to the creative writing major, so make doubly sure you'll be happy with your choice even if you aren't accepted to the program.
What's Next?
Are you sure a creative writing major is the right fit for you? Read our post on the pros and cons of the major to help you decide what path to take in college.
For more general advice about choosing a college, check out our complete guide to finding the right school for you. Some major factors to consider include deciding whether you're interested in a small college or a big university , an in-state or out-of-state institution , and a public or private school .
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A degree in creative writing allows you to develop your writing, research and creative thinking skills. These skills are useful in a range of careers such as writing, publishing, marketing, PR and teaching
Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
- Advertising copywriter
- Arts administrator
- Community arts worker
- Creative director
- Digital copywriter
- Editorial assistant
- Higher education lecturer
- Lexicographer
- Magazine journalist
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- Publishing copy-editor/proofreader
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
- Academic librarian
- Digital marketer
- Film director
- Marketing executive
- Public librarian
- Public relations officer
- Secondary school teacher
- Social media manager
- Talent agent
- Web content manager
Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.
Work experience
Make sure you create a portfolio of your written work, especially any that you've had published. This will provide evidence of your writing skills and establish your reputation as a writer.
You can gain valuable experience by writing for your student newspaper or magazine, volunteering in schools, or getting involved with writers' groups. Also, try submitting work to journals or anthologies, entering competitions, performing at spoken word events or approaching local drama groups to see if they will use your scripts. This will boost your profile and help build your confidence.
To make yourself more employable, look for opportunities to gain some solid work experience. This could be in the form of paid administrative work for a company, or volunteering with a local charity, for example, helping them to promote the work they do.
You can also look for related work experience with, for example, publishing houses and advertising and marketing firms. You could write speculatively to a number of businesses to ask if you could complete some short-term work experience or shadowing. This can help you get a foot in the door in a highly-competitive industry and could lead to a permanent position.
As well as creative talent and writing experience, you will also need perseverance and determination to succeed as a writer.
Search for placements and find out more about work experience and internships .
Typical employers
As a creative writing graduate you may work to establish yourself as a writer on a self-employed basis, either writing your own works, or writing for others in a freelance capacity.
Alternatively, you could find opportunities with a variety of employers, including:
- publishing houses or editorial/technical writing service companies
- advertising, marketing and public relations agencies, particularly in a copywriting capacity
- primary, secondary, further and higher education institutions
- media organisations and social media companies
- general businesses - in an administrative or general management position
- Civil Service, library or charitable organisations.
Find information on employers in marketing, advertising and PR , media and internet , teacher training and education , and other job sectors .
Skills for your CV
As well as building specialist knowledge of creative writing, you also develop effective written, oral and presentation skills through your degree. Other skills include:Ā
- creative and critical thinking and problem solving - these skills are useful for many jobs and you'll have gained them from developing characters and storylines
- independent working - having to be self-motivated as a writer means you can effectively determine and direct your own workloadĀ
- time management and organisation - learning to structure your time effectively as a writer means you can be highly organisedĀ
- a good understanding of information technologyĀ
- collaboration - from liaising with students from other related courses such as journalism and film studiesĀ
- independent research and analysis - you'll be adept at this from turning ideas into well-rounded storiesĀ
- editorial and proofreading - from producing accurately written contentĀ
- negotiation and networking - learning how to market your work effectively gives you the skill to negotiate in other workplace settings.Ā
Further study
As a creative writing graduate you can develop your creative writing skills further by undertaking postgraduate study at Masters or PhD level. You can also specialise in an area such as screenwriting, the graphic novel, writing for young people, writing poetry, or writing and producing comedy.
Alternatively, you may want to undertake further vocational training in areas such as teaching, journalism, librarianship or publishing. Vocational courses allow you to study in an area in which you would like to have a career.
You may also want to consider further study in areas such as PR, marketing or advertising.
For more information on further study and to find a course that interests you, see Masters degrees and search postgraduate courses in creative writing .
What do creative writing graduates do?
A tenth (10%) of creative writing graduates in employment in the UK are working in artistic, literary and media occupations, while 7% are working as sales, marketing and related associate professionals. 4% are teaching professionals, and a further 4% are media professionals.
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Course overview
Creative work can happen anywhere, but in our School of Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures you can learn the craft of writing and work with other emerging writers in a place of energy and ideas.
If you intend to pursue a career as an author, or to work in the creative industries or teaching, this practical course will teach you about the creative writing process and help you become a better reader, with a deeper understanding of literary history, literary theory and the past and future of creative writing. You will be taught by practising and award-winning writers, bridging the gap between academic and creative approaches to literature. Our course is number one for creative writing in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 91.7% overall student satisfaction in National Student Survey.
You will undertake real-world writing tasks and will regularly meet, engage with, and learn from industry professionals, including publishers, editors, literary agents, poets, and authors. Our graduates enter the world with advanced communicative, imaginative, and critical abilities, plus practical and vocational literary writing skills including composition, interpretation, and evaluation. In addition, you will develop argument, analysis and speaking skills, and a capacity for independent thought. Many of our graduates have become professional novelists, poets, dramatists, filmmakers, and performers.
Study abroad
As a student on our English degrees, you will have the opportunity to spend your third year at one of our partner institutions in Europe, China, or North America. You will then return to Warwick to complete your fourth and final year of your degree.
You will be able to apply to transfer to the four-year course when you are in your second year at Warwick, subject to availability of places from the University's International Office.
Core modules
In your first year you will gain the foundation you need to become a better reader and writer. In Modes of Writing, we explore writing in different forms, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and writing for performance and new media. Through studying Medieval and Early Modern Literature, you will appreciate the context of contemporary beliefs and social developments. Epic into Novel will give you an understanding of some of the great texts of classical and modern times. The Written World will introduce you to some of the ideas and themes in literary theory, with a particular focus on texts that are important to writers.
As a second year you will progress to Composition and Creative Writing, in which you explore and deepen your practice of fiction and non-fiction. You will take an English Literature module focusing on texts from before 1900 , as well as any module from English Literature, Creative Writing, or another University department.
In your final year you will progress to the Personal Writing Project, your opportunity to work one-to-one with a tutor on an extensive piece of writing in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, screenwriting, or a genre of your choice. In addition, you will select a global literature module, as well as any module from English Literature, Creative Writing, or another University department.
Modes of Writing
This is a core module for first-year undergraduates reading for the degree QW38 English Literature and Creative Writing. The module is 100% fully assessed. The module complements The Written World and prepares you for the more specialist writing modules in years two and three such as Composition and Creative Writing, The Practice of Poetry, The Practice of Fiction and The Personal Writing Project. The module also complements other academic optional modules in which writing, imitation, rhetoric or translation may be practised or studied.
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Medieval and Early Modern Literature
Taking you from the mythical court of King Arthur to the real world of ambition, intrigue, and danger in the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, this module introduces you to early literature in a global context. You will study texts like Chaucerās Canterbury Tales , Thomas Moreās Utopia , Edmund Spenserās The Faerie Queene , and Shakespeareās sonnets to explore some of the periodās highest ideals—ātrawtheā or integrity—as well as some of humanityās darkest impulses: greed, deception, revenge, and desire.
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Epic into Novel
Tracking the transition from the epics of the ancient world to their incarnation as texts of modernity, this module introduces you to some of the most influential and formative works of world literature. You will study central texts of the classical world, such as Gilgamesh , Homerās Iliad, Virgilās Aeneid, and Catullus; ancient epics from India and Africa; Miltonās Paradise Lost ; as well as responses to ancient epic by Tennyson, Margaret Atwood, Seamus Heaney, and Maria Dahvana Headley. Reading across history and cultures, between languages and genres, you will develop the skills to analyse narrative, character, and style.
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The Written World
This module will introduce students on the BA in English Literature and Creative Writing to ideas and theories from literary studies, linguistics, critical theory, translation studies and cultural studies that will underpin more specialised scholarly and creative study in the second and third years.
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Composition and Creative Writing
You will develop your fiction and non-fiction writing through practice of the processes involved, from inception, through drafting and revision, to considerations of audience. You will gain insights into narrative form, including traditional and experimental methods.
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Personal Writing Project
The Personal Writing Project will see you working closely with a practitioner to advance your technical and critical skills in the development of a portfolio of work focused on a specific genre. You will gain an appreciation of the research and methodology needed for large-scale creative works and in so doing, gain the maturity and confidence to advance your career as a professional writer.
Read more about the Personal Writing Project module , including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2023/24 year of study).
Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:
- The Practice of Poetry
- The Practice of Fiction
- Screenwriting
- Advanced Screenwriting
- US Writing and Culture 1780-1920
- Romantic and Victorian Poetry
- The Seventeenth Century
- Game Theory: Interactive and Video Game Narratives
Assessment is a combination of creative projects, portfolios, essays, and optional performance. For example, in our Shakespeare and Selected Dramatists of his Time module, student creative work recently included film and radio adaptations, musical compositions, painting, sculpture and photography inspired by Shakespeare's texts.
Practising writers deliver teaching through workshops and seminars. Also, writers and publishers visit and engage with you at our weekly Warwick Thursdays events. Most core modules in your first year are taught through lectures and seminars. In your second and third years, optional modules are normally taught in seminars and workshops.
Working together, we seek to improve our studentsā skills and confidence through writing workshops, peer review and live performances. You will be encouraged to attend and participate at spoken word events in the local area.
Class sizes
Targeted teaching with class sizes of 10 - 15 students (on average).
Typical contact hours
Guided learning of typically eight contact hours per week. Seminars are usually 1.5 hours each.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees cover the majority of the costs of your study, including teaching and assessment. Fees are charged at the start of each academic year. If you pay your fees directly to the University, you can choose to pay in instalments.
Home students
Undergraduate fees.
If you are a home student enrolling in 2024, your annual tuition fees will be Ā£9,250 . In the future, these fees might change for new and continuing students.
2+2 course fees
If you are a home student enrolling in 2022 for a 2+2 course through the Centre for Lifelong Learning, your annual tuition fees will be £6,750 . In the future, these fees might change for new and continuing students.
How are fees set?
The British Government sets tuition fee rates.
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Overseas students
If you are an overseas or EU student enrolling in 2024, your annual tuition fees will be as follows:
- Band 1 – Ā£24,800 per year (classroom-based courses, including Humanities and most Social Science courses)
- Band 2 – Ā£31,620 per year (laboratory-based courses, plus Maths, Statistics, Theatre and Performance Studies, Economics, and courses provided by Warwick Business School, with exceptions)
Fees for 2025 entry have not been set. We will publish updated information here as soon as it becomes available, so please check back for updates about 2025 fee rates before you apply.
Fee status guidance
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
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Additional course costs
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on this web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue Link opens in a new window (please visit the Departmentās website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).
Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2023/24 year of study). Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Further information
Find out more about tuition fees from our Student Finance team .
Scholarships and bursaries
Learn about scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students.
We offer a number of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.
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International scholarships
If you are an international student, a limited number of scholarships may be available.
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You may be eligible for financial help from your own government, from the British Council or from other funding agencies. You can usually request information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education in your home country, or from the local British Council office.
Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship 2023
We believe there should be no barrier to talent. That's why we are committed to offering a scholarship that makes it easier for gifted, ambitious international learners to pursue their academic interests at one of the UK's most prestigious universities. This new scheme will offer international fee-paying students 250 tuition fee discounts ranging from full fees to awards of Ā£13,000 to Ā£2,000 for the full duration of your Undergraduate degree course.
Find out more about the Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship 2023. Link opens in a new window
Part-time fee waiver
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Warwick Bursary for low income students
We provide extra financial support for qualifying students from lower income families. The Warwick Undergraduate Bursary is an annual award of up to Ā£3,000 per annum. It is intended to help with course-related costs and you do not have to pay it back.
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Sanctuary scholarships for asylum seekers
As part of the 'City of Sanctuary' movement, we are committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. We provide a range of scholarships to enable people seeking sanctuary or asylum to progress to access university education.
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Find out more about Warwick undergraduate bursaries and scholarships.
Eligibility for student loans
Your eligibility for student finance will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality and residency status, your course, and previous study at higher education level.
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Home students residing in England
Tuition fee loan.
You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your tuition fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you can receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you wonāt have to set up any payments.
Maintenance Loan for living costs
You can apply for a Maintenance Loan towards your living costs such as accommodation, food and bills. This loan is means-tested, so the amount you receive is partially based on your household income and whether you choose to live at home or in student accommodation.
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Home students residing outside of England
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EU students
If youāre starting a course on or after 1 August 2021, you usually must have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme Link opens in a new window to get student finance.
If you are an EU student and eligible for student finance you may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you may receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won't have to set up any payments.
Help with living costs
For the 2023 academic year, you may be eligible for help with your living costs if both of the following apply:
- You have lived in the UK for more than 3 years before the first day of the first academic year of your course
- You have Settled Status ( see further details on Settled Status) Link opens in a new window
If you are coming to the UK from 1st January 2021, you may need to apply for a visa Link opens in a new window to study here.
Please note: Irish citizens do not need to apply for a visa or to the EUāÆSettlement Scheme.
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Repaying your loans
You will repay your loan or loans gradually once you are working and earning above a certain amount (for students starting their course after 1 August 2023 the repayment threshold is Ā£25,000). Repayments will be taken directly from your salary if you are an employee. If your income falls below the earnings threshold, your repayments will stop until your income goes back up above this figure.
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Your career
Graduates from our course have gone on to work for employers including:
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- British Council
- Cambridge University Press
- Civil Service
- The Forward Poetry Foundation
- Pan Macmillan
- The Poetry Society
- Penguin/Random House
- Royal Opera House
- The Society of Authors
- The Sunday Times
- Teach First
They have pursued roles such as:
- Authors, writers, dramatists, poets, and translators
- Journalists, newspaper, and periodical editors
- Creative directors
- Arts officers, producers, and directors
- Musicians and composers
- Marketing associate professionals
- Academics and researchers
- Higher Education administrators
Helping you find the right career
Our staff have excellent links not only with other writers but also with publishing houses, literary journals and agencies, with national and regional organisations such as the Arts Council, PEN, and with other creative writing programmes both in Britain and in the USA. We also run the Young Writer of the Year Award jointly with The Sunday Times and host the prestigious Warwick Prize for Women in Translation.
Our School of Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures also has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant to support you. They offer impartial advice and guidance, together with workshops and events throughout the year. Examples of workshops and events include:
- Discovering Careers in the Creative Industries
- Careers in Publishing and Journalism
- Freelancing
- Careers in the Public Sector
- Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
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Welcome to the Warwick Writing Programme, an internationally acclaimed writing programme that attracts writers and literary translators from across the globe. If you join us you will immerse yourself in contemporary and experimental narratives, including screenwriting, literary translation, gaming, spoken word and fieldwork.
We foster and maintain excellent creative industry links and networks to enable our students to achieve their career ambitions. We are title partner for The Sunday Times and University of Warwick Young Writer of the Year Award, whose recent winners have included Raymond Antrobus, Adam Weymouth and Sally Rooney. We are also the home of the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation.
Our teaching staff of novelists, poets, non-fiction writers, screenwriters and literary translators includes Lucy Brydon, A.L. Kennedy, Tim Leach, Nell Stevens, Maureen Freely, Gonzalo C. Garcia, David Morley, Dragan Todorovic and Jodie Kim.
Find out more about us on our website Link opens in a new window
Explore our new Faculty of Arts building
The department recently moved into the brand new Ā£57.5 million Faculty of Arts building.
This means, as an Arts student at Warwick, youāll find your home amongst brand new teaching, learning and social spaces, including specialist facilities, all designed to support collaborative working and to enable your creativity and innovation to flourish.
The sustainably built, eight-storey building is located next to the newly refurbished Warwick Arts Centre in the heart of the Universityās creative and cultural arts quarter.
Explore our new Faculty of Arts building further.
Life at Warwick
Within a close-knit community of staff and students from all over the world, discover a campus alive with possibilities. A place where all the elements of your student experience come together in one place. Our supportive, energising, welcoming space creates the ideal environment for forging new connections, having fun and finding inspiration.
Accommodation
- Arts, Culture and Events
- Clubs and societies
- Food and drink
- Sports and Fitness
- Wellbeing support
Keep exploring life at Warwick
Find out how to apply to us, ask your questions, and find out more.
Warwick Accommodation
Finding the right accommodation is key to helping you settle in quickly.
We have 12 self-catering undergraduate halls of residence on campus.
Our student property management and lettings agency manages more than 8,000 rooms both on and off campus, and provides advice to all full-time undergraduates.
Explore Warwick Accommodation
You won't be short of ways to spend your time on campus - whether it's visiting Warwick Arts Centre, using our incredible new sports facilities, socialising in our bars, nightclub and cafĆ©s, or enjoying an open-air event. Or if you need some peace and quiet, you can explore lakes, woodland and green spaces just a few minutesā walk from central campus.
Explore our campus
We have lots of cafƩs, restaurants and shops on campus. You can enjoy great quality food and drink, with plenty of choice for all tastes and budgets. There is a convenience store on central campus, as well as two supermarkets and a small shopping centre in the nearby Cannon Park Retail Park. Several of them offer delivery services to help you stay stocked up.
And don't miss our regular food market day on the Piazza with tempting, fresh and delicious street food. Soak up the atmosphere and try something new, with mouth-watering food for all tastes.
Explore food and shops
Explore Students' Union venues
We currently have more than 300 student-run societies.
So whether youāre into films, martial arts, astronomy, gaming or musical theatre, you can instantly connect with people with similar interests.
Or you could try something new, or even form your own society.
Explore our societies
Sports and fitness
Staying active at Warwick is no sweat, thanks to our amazing new Sports and Wellness Hub, indoor and outdoor tennis centre, 60 acres of sports pitches, and more than 60 sports clubs.
Whether you want to compete, relax or just have fun, you can achieve your fitness goals.
Explore sports at Warwick
Studying on campus
Our campus is designed to cater for all of your learning needs.
You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.
- The Oculus, our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas.
- The University Library provides access to over one million printed works and tens of thousands of electronic journals
- Three Learning Grids offering you flexible individual and group study spaces.
Studying at Warwick
Travel and local area
Our campus is in Coventry, a modern city with high street shops, restaurants, nightclubs and bars sitting alongside medieval monuments. The Warwickshire towns of Leamington Spa and Kenilworth are also nearby.
The University is close to major road, rail and air links. London is just an hour by direct train from Coventry, with Birmingham a 20-minute trip. Birmingham International Airport is nearby (a 20-minute drive).
Travelling from campus
Wellbeing support and faith provision
Our continuous support network is here to help you adjust to student life and to ensure you can easily access advice on many different issues. These may include managing your finances and workload, and settling into shared accommodation. We also have specialist disability and mental health support teams.
Our Chaplaincy is home to Chaplains from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. We provide regular services for all Christian denominations and a Shabbat meal every Friday for our Jewish students. There is also an Islamic prayer hall, halal kitchen and ablution facilities.
Student support
How to apply
Learn more about our application process.
Key dates for your application to Warwick.
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After you've applied
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Our Admission Statement
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Warwick Experience
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Explore our student blogs in Unibuddy. You can read about campus life from students themselves, and register to post questions directly to students.
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- Watch student videos
- View 360 photography and drone footage
- Learn about facilities and landmarks
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Donāt just take it from us, come and see for yourself what Warwick is all about. Whether it's a virtual visit or in-person, our University Open Days give you the chance to meet staff and students, visit academic departments, tour the campus and get a real feel for life at Warwick.
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