Creative Writing Canterbury Christ Church University

Overview

The Creative Writing programme at Canterbury Christ Church University offers students the opportunity to transform their passion for storytelling into a professional and employable skillset. This degree provides the essential tools to craft a distinct written voice while preparing for diverse careers in publishing, media, and marketing. Students engage with a supportive community of writers to explore the technical and creative aspects of the craft.

Why Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University?

The institution holds a prestigious reputation for this subject area, ranking 4th in the UK for satisfaction with teaching according to The Guardian University Guide. Students benefit from a tightly knit team of industry professionals and published authors who provide expert guidance. The university also offers unique opportunities to gain experience through student-led publications like Readable and annual events such as the Graduate Anthology and Writing Day.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 17000 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to balance creative freedom with professional direction, covering fiction, poetry, and screenwriting. Modules may include:

• Short Form: Brevity and Economy
• Movers and Shakers: Literature in Context
• Make a Noise: Your Voice in the World
• Sustainable Writing Practices: Essential Skills
• Success
• Interdisciplinary Study
• Employability
• Major Project

Careers with Creative Writing

Graduates from this programme are well-equipped for the modern job market, with 100% of creative and professional writing students entering work or further study within 15 months of graduation. The course develops transferable skills suitable for roles in journalism, teaching, arts administration, and public relations. Many alumni pursue careers as editors, booksellers, or marketing campaign managers within the publishing industry. The curriculum also places a significant focus on freelance and portfolio career skills, enabling graduates to navigate the professional arts world independently.