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Undergraduate BA (Hons)

Creative Writing in Contemporary Culture

Explore all forms of writing, from historical narratives to literary texts, drama to adaptations, and mediated writing that makes use of technology.

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Creative Writing in Contemporary Culture

Course Overview

  • Institution code


    L27

  • Main location


    City Campus

  • Attendance


    Part-Time

  • Duration


    6 Years

  • Start date


    19 Sep 2022

You’ll be guided by practising writers and researchers, undertaking modules that encourage an interdisciplinary approach to understanding writing and contemporary culture.

As part of your course, you'll:

  • Develop strong communication and creative thinking skills by engaging with a diverse range of disciplines
  • Receive a broad foundation in creative practice and cultural studies
  • Inform and develop your own creative practice by exploring poetry and the short story in more depth
  • Tailor your study to suit your career aspirations through a range of option modules
  • Complete a dissertation-length project
  • Produce an anthology in collaboration with your fellow students, developing your entrepreneurial skills

You’ll take an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on multiple areas of research and culture to inform your creative writing practice. With a particular focus on employability, the course offers a range of specialist modules that encourage you to reflect on your skillset.

Joining the vibrant academic community within the School of Cultural Studies & Humanities, you’ll have regular contact with practising writers. You’ll attend innovative, multidisciplinary research, deliver by academic staff, that will feed into your learning.

Northern powerhouse

Leeds gives you a wealth of opportunities to strengthen your CV through the network of cultural organisations and institutions right on your doorstep. You’ll find Leeds Playhouse and the Leeds Literature Festival in the city, with the Bradford and Ilkley Literature Festivals both short train journeys away.

Leeds is also a major digital hub and part of the northern powerhouse.

Why study Creative Writing in Contemporary Culture at Leeds Beckett University...

  1. Teaching delivered by practicing and published writers
  2. Benefit from our links to industry including publishers and creative businesses
  3. Be part of a community of creative writers
  4. Work with course mates to produce and launch a collection of writing
  5. Employability skills embedded in the course, including optional Applied Humanities module
  6. Leeds has a thriving creative and cultural sector

BA (Hons) Creative Writing & Contemporary Culture student view BA (Hons) Creative Writing and Contemporary Culture student Shona talks about her experiences at Leeds Beckett

Everything you need to know

Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.

Entry requirements

104

points required

If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

We have now welcomed students from over 140 countries across the globe. If you are interested in studying with us you can find your country and get all the information you'll need about entry requirements and how to apply.

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Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

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