Creative Writing BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Develop your voice as a writer. Learn to use language with craft, precision and imagination in a vibrant, supportive community of practising writers. Graduate ready to hit the ground running in careers in publishing, writing, media, marketing, education and the broader creative industries.

Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Acts of Writing, Autumn Writing Workshop, Critical Approaches, Radical Theory, Spring Writing Workshop, Writing in Action, The message of the first year is simple: engage and trust the process. You’ll:, get introduced to the writing workshop and to university-level study. Year 2 core modules: Advanced Writing Workshop: Process, From Editing to Publishing: Gift Economies & Going Pro, Advanced Writing Workshop: Technique. Year 3 core modules: Creative Writing Project.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running in a range of careers where your flair with language, soft skills and experience of storycraft will help you stand out. This includes the creative industries, heritage, commerce, publishing, law, media and education.

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