Podcaster. Journalist. Novelist. Poet. Screenwriter. Whatever kind of writer you want to be, on this course you’ll gain the tools and training you need to take the first step in your professional writing career.As you progress through your studies, you’ll have the chance to explore writing in a unique range of contexts, from screenwriting to the gaming industry to experimental visual texts and comic books, as well as the core mediums of poetry and the novel. It’s all geared towards your future writing career.As an undergraduate creative writing student studying at Salford, you’ll also have access to the creative writing opportunities Manchester has to offer. You will become part of The Northern School of Writing at Salford, a community of students, writers and researchers bringing together students from across our artistic disciplines, working to enrich lives with literature and support independent publishers.**You will*** Study on a course which is ranked in the top 10 for Creative Writing in the Guardian University Guide 2025* Develop a wide range of skillsets designed to open up a world of creative writing careers* Explore diverse creative writing forms, including experimental writing, playwriting, screenwriting, journalism, poetry and prose fiction* Graduate with a creative writing portfolio that evidences the skills you've learnt to potential employers, or for further study
Which department am I in?
School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology
Study options
Full Time
(3 Years)
Tuition fees
Information not available
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Peel Park Campus
The Crescent,
Salford,
Manchester,
M5 4WT, Northern England, United Kingdom
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.