Overview

The Creative Writing program at The University of Winchester is taught by professional writers: novelists, scriptwriters, poets and writers of creative nonfiction, as well as cultural critics and playwrights. There are opportunities to meet agents, editors and published writers, and as your knowledge of the publishing industry expands, find out where your work fits within the market.

You study twentieth century and contemporary literature, which allows you to explore different styles and genres and gain a critical foundation for your own writing while increasing your knowledge of the publishing world. The structure of the programme enables you to focus on one or more genres (for example, fiction, creative non-fiction, scriptwriting or poetry) during the year.

Throughout the course, you create and workshop your work in an encouraging group of peers, starting in the first semester with a module that focuses on contemporary fiction alongside a module about research and what this means for you as a writer. In the second semester you choose from options including Contemporary Non-Fiction, Contemporary Scriptwriting for Film and Television, Creativity Writing and Teaching and Advanced Contemporary Poetry. Through the Publishing Project you engage with writers, agents and editors through readings and workshops, exploring publishing opportunities for your own work. You can also volunteer at the Winchester Writers’ Festival on campus.

Careers

Graduates are increasingly obtaining publishing contracts, while some go into other occupations which may include publishing, teaching, media, the arts and business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Fiction
The Writer as Researcher
Publishing Project
Independent Study Preparation Module

Contemporary Non-Fiction
Contemporary Scriptwriting for TV and Film
Advanced Contemporary Poetry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. Applicants are required to submit a sample of their creative writing. (Continuing students who have achieved a first or upper second-class degree in BA Creative Writing or BA Creative & Professional Writing at the University of Winchester are not required to submit a sample of their creative writing).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17450 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9775 GBP / year

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Additional Details

National part-time: £4775 per year
International part-time: £8,725 per year

Living costs

Winchester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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