Creative Writing

Pursue your passion for writing in one of the leading creative writing departments in the country, where you’ll be inspired by literary experts. We are ranked number one in London for creative writing (Complete University Guide, 2023).

Choose Brunel, and you’ll learn from some of the most respected names in the industry, including internationally acclaimed poets and novelists like Daljit Nagra, Bernadine Evaristo and Hannah Lowe – some have even written the texts you may have studied at GCSE or A-Level. Their knowledge and experience feeds directly into your course content, making sure that your learning is informed by expert teaching and research.

Our Brunel campus is within easy reach of central London, where you’ll never be far from fantastic events and spaces to hone your writing skills. From iconic centres such as the British Library, Shakespeare’s Globe and West End theatres, to our very own book clubs, author events and festivals on campus – you’ll have plenty of opportunity to build your creative skills.

Careers and your future

Studying creative writing is your passport to limitless career possibilities. From modules including screenwriting, fiction, poetry and more, to English modules that lends to editing and publishing roles –you’re opening yourself up to a world of possibilities in the creative industries.

Our courses come with the option of a one-year work placement. This is an invaluable opportunity to build your confidence in a variety of work settings, and see if your future career is right for you. Plus, there are many more ways you can build your work experience while you study. We’ll support you to get summer internships to boost your industry experience over a shorter space of time, or you can build your experience through roles and opportunities such as author events, writing competitions, experienced themed writing masterclasses and write-alongs.

Iris Creative Writing BA

The way the lecturers approach critiquing student work has allowed me to learn how to be open to constructive criticism. I’m incredibly grateful for this, because their criticism has helped my writing grow in ways I didn’t think were possible.

For module options and further information visit brunel.ac.uk/creative-writing