Creative Writing with Foundation Year

CCCU is 2nd in the UK for graduates in employment
Among 111 UK higher education institutions with 3,000+ graduates (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2026).

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

4th in the UK for satisfaction with teaching in the subject area of Creative Writing.
The Guardian University Guide 2026.

Study Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University and turn your passion for storytelling into an employable skillset.

Whether you want to write novels, poetry, screenplays, or work in media, publishing or marketing, this course will give you the tools to craft your written voice and build a career with words.

What you’ll learn


• Create original work across a range of genres, from fiction to poetry to screenwriting.



• Analyse literature to sharpen your craft and understand how writing works.



• Explore the business side of writing, from publishing to freelance career paths.



• Build a portfolio of creative and professional writing to showcase your versatility.



• Develop your unique voice and writing style with feedback from published authors.



What’s more, you’ll learn in a supportive, creative community where your ideas matter. You’ll explore fiction, poetry, screenwriting, creative non-fiction, and digital storytelling, as well as studying how great writing works.

You’ll also join a lively writing community, with opportunities to gain valuable industry experience, including volunteering to help run our Writing Comes Alive and Live Literature events, or working on our student Creative Writing Magazine, Readable. You can also get involved in the creation of our Graduate Anthology and attend our annual residential Writing Day.

This course also offers the opportunity to study abroad between your third and fourth years, giving selected students the chance to study at one of our prestigious partner institutions in North America. You’ll immerse yourself in a new culture, experience a different academic environment, broaden your horizons, and help you to stand out to employers in an increasingly global world.

If you’re searching for a creative writing degree, this course gives you both creative freedom and career-focused direction.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.

CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.

With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.

Click register interest now to secure your place at CCCU this September.