Creative Writing

About this course

Creative writing is both a craft and an art, concerned with how language is used deliberately to create effect, tell stories, develop characters, and produce work that resonates with readers in ways that go beyond simple information transfer. It encompasses fiction, poetry, non-fiction, scriptwriting, and hybrid forms, and studying it seriously means developing an awareness of how different choices in form, voice, structure, and style shape what a piece of writing can do. Reading closely and writing attentively are deeply connected activities, and a degree in creative writing develops both at once. At the University of Winchester, this three-year full-time programme is designed for ambitious storytellers who want to master craft and explore new forms. You will be taught by award-winning authors who bring both artistic experience and industry knowledge to their teaching, giving you insig

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 35% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 20% of graduatescards →

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