| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-11-04 |
Program Overview
De Montfort University's Creative Writing BA (Hons) program fosters writing skills and creativity through diverse writing forms and techniques. It offers industry-focused development, opportunities for route selection in related fields, and encourages participation in writing networks and events. Graduates pursue careers in writing, publishing, editing, and public relations, or continue their education in the field.
Program Outline
Creative Writing BA (Hons) at De Montfort University (DMU)
Degree Overview:
DMU's Creative Writing BA (Hons) is designed for individuals who have a passion for writing and are eager to explore a diverse range of writing forms and experiment with new creative techniques. This program aims to develop your creative potential, hone existing writing skillsets, and cultivate the confidence necessary to engage in professional promotion, presentation, and the publication of your works.
- Key features:
- Opportunities to select a route in a related field (Drama, Education etc.)
- Industry-focused skill development
- Encouragement and support to participate in writing networks, events, book fairs
- Variety in learning environments including classrooms, specialized workshops etc.
- The program utilizes block teaching for an immersive learning process, involving regular assessments for consistent feedback throughout the academic year
- Encourages exploration of diverse writing formats, including:
- Fiction
- Poetry
- Memoir
- Screenwriting
- Digital writing
Structure
First Year
- Block 1: Exploring Creative Writing - Introduction to creative writing fundamentals.
- Block 2: Writing Identity - Develop skills to write effectively from personal experience, exploring themes such as gender, social class, sexuality.
- Block 3:
- Writers Salon: Develop writing skills for different purposes, focusing on audience, genre, format etc.
- Route Selection:
- Drama
- English Language
- English Literature
- Film Studies
- Education
- Media
- Year Long Project: Developing a long-form project.
Second-Year
- Block 3:
- Story Craft: Focus on practical aspects of narrative construction
- Continued Route Modules:
- Theatre Revolutions
- Socio-linguistics
- Screen Archive: Preservation for Film Studies
- Preparing Professional Practice for Education and Cultural & Education Transformation
- Humans in The Natural world: History
- Beyond News: Peace & Opinion Journalism for Journalism.
Year long Project:
Personal Projects.
- Block 2:
Block1
Writing Place - Exploring connections between place & identity through different creative forms.
Third Year
- Year-Long Project: Dissertation.
- Block 2 Writing and Publishing - Understanding publishing industry practices & how to promote personal writing work..
- Block 1:
- Select from:
- Genre Specialism: Focusing and exploring creative writing within chosen genre
- Uncreative Writing,Creative Behavior : Developing your writing by looking beyond creative forms
- Continued route modules are available in year 3, depending on selection in previous years:
- Performance, Identity & Activism
- Language & Culture
- World English
- British Cinemas
- Adult Learner &Lifelong Learning Gender in Education,
- Music/Film journalism, Gender & TV Fiction.
Assessments
The CreativeWriting BA (Hons). uses various forms of assessments including:
- Creativewriting pieces - Assessing skills in specific writing genres.
- Critical Reflection - Examining personal writing & creative practice.
- Portfolio- based assessments may also occur
Faculty and Teaching
DMU has experienced faculty with strong academic backgrounds and published writing experience who guide the program with enthusiasm for nurturing young writers. The program utilizes various teaching methods to provide enriching learning experience:
- Workshops - Collaborative Learning, Feedback sessions & Draft development.
- Lectures- Exposure to new ideas & concepts in creativewriting.
- Independent work is emphasized for developing individual writing styles & exploring writing preferences
Careers
Graduates from the Creativewriting BA (Hons.) program find career success in various industries:
- Writing
- Publishing
- Editing
- Public Relations Others pursue higher education options like DMU's Creativewriting MA program.
Other
DMU provides additional opportunities and support:
- Global Experiences: Opportunities to study, work abroad for a year.
- Career-specific guidance through career service & resources
UK
2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250
International
2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £15,750
