Creative Writing

Beyond being knowledgeable and excellent teachers, the lecturers here have a genuine passion and interest for the subject, and are very up to date with the scene as active writers and readers. They are genuinely enthusiastic about their students and their own work, and provide endless support. The course itself is incredibly diverse in the modules it offers. There is always something you will enjoy each semester or something you will come to enjoy thanks to the excellent course materials and teaching. I also found the assignments to be flexible, providing me with options to approach the course in my own way. The university is incredibly forward thinking and always adapting to ongoing changes.

Lewis | Creative Writing

The best things about the course were the additional events that were put on and the inclusion of the work experience module. I really enjoyed all elements of my course, but it was these events with authors and publishers that really inspired me. One of my tutors told us that we should make the most of all the events at York St John because we would never have quite the same experience again and he was right! Since working in publishing I have been to several book launches, author parties and a couple of International Book Fairs, but I still miss the events at York St John because they were so well tailored to aspiring writers and publishers.

Bethany | Creative Writing and English Literature

I chose to study Creative Writing because I have always loved telling stories, and the course helped me tell stories in a way I never imagined I could. It also helped me make that first move into allowing others to actually read my work which was such an amazing feeling. The best thing about Creative Writing is the tutors. Learning from people who have actually achieved in the field is such an honour. The feedback on my work was always constructive and made me a better writer.

Piaras - Creative Writing