Creative Writing, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Reasons to choose Kingston– Many of our graduates have had their work published. Recently, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s debut novel My Sister, The Serial Killer was longlisted for the Booker Prize 2019.– This course covers a range of formats, including digital writing, creative non-fiction, prose writing, poetry, and dramatic writing.– Workshops will allow you to hone your writing craft, while lectures and seminars will give you the tools you need to develop your own creativity.About this courseAre you a budding novelist, Netflix screenwriter or experimental poet? On this degree, you’ll learn the art and craft of writing in all its forms. Taught by published authors, you’ll gain a wide range of skills across creative and non-fiction genres.You’ll examine how writing can be used to communicate in a range of contexts, with appropriate uses of style, register and form. You’ll take part inmasterclasses by industry professionals and join the thriving community of our specialist Writers’ Centre.An extended writing project will be on a subject of your choice. You’ll also build a professional portfolio and work on real-life industry projects, giving you vital employment experience to prepare you for a career in writing.