Creative Writing

Find your voice and discover your own creative writing path through studying with us at DMU. By embedding stimulating themes throughout our distinctive course structure we give you the opportunity to develop skills across fiction, poetry, memoir, the graphic novel, screenwriting, non-fiction, audio and performance writing, concrete poetry and new media.

We welcome you if you're passionate about creative writing, eager to build on your strengths, and excited to discover new skills. You’ll learn from published writers and join a vibrant community of creatives who share your passion for writing.

Our programme is practical, where you learn by doing. Workshops focus on collaborative learning, where you give and receive feedback, draft and revise your work, and reflect critically. Industry-focused skills are integrated throughout, ensuring you develop the confidence to professionally promote, present, and publish your writing.

With an innovative thematic structure, the course encourages you to explore different forms and styles while giving you the flexibility to focus on your areas of interest. Uniquely, each year offers the opportunity to undertake your own self-directed long project, giving you the freedom to develop work that aligns with your creative ambitions.

Key features

• You can choose a route through this degree in Film Studies, History, Journalism, or Media, tailoring your studies to your interests and career goals.

• You’ll learn from successful published writers and become part of a creative and passionate community of fellow writers.

• The programme is uniquely organised by theme, supporting you in developing your skills across a wide range of writing practices, such as fiction, poetry, memoir, screenwriting, and digital writing.

• We’ll encourage you to join regional writing networks, participate in spoken word events, and showcase your work at book fairs and festivals, including DMU's annual States of Independence book festival.

• You’ll work beyond classroom boundaries in a variety of inspiring settings to enhance your creativity, such as Leicester Gallery at DMU, local museums and landmarks, DMU’s Special Collections archive, and ghost story workshops in a deconsecrated chapel.

• Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.