Creative Writing with English Literature

This innovative course allows you to combine creative writing with the study of classic and contemporary literature. Learn from successful published writers and internationally renowned academics while becoming part of a vibrant, supportive writing community.

We welcome you if you are passionate about creative writing, eager to build on your strengths, and excited to explore new ones. Our thematic modules encourage exploration across different forms and styles, providing flexibility while helping you craft original works informed by research, experimentation, critical reflection, and diverse published writers' work.

Alongside creative writing, you will study a diverse range of literature, from medieval to contemporary, including Victorian, Romantic, and postcolonial writing. You’ll learn to analyse how texts function and debate literature’s role in society, gaining valuable skills in critical thinking and research. Graduates of Creative Writing and English Literature at DMU pursue careers in media, marketing, publishing, teaching, public relations, and the civil service.


* Learn from published writers and join a vibrant community dedicated to creativity, studying literature from Britain, America, and around the globe, including fiction, poetry, drama, and film.


* Develop diverse writing skills across practices such as screenwriting, memoir, digital writing, academic essays, and blogs, preparing you for various professional fields.


* Engage with regional writing networks and participate in events like spoken word showcases, book fairs, and DMU's States of Independence festival to build industry connections.


* Expand your creativity in dynamic environments such as Leicester Gallery, local museums, and DMU’s Special Collections archive, including ghost story workshops in a historic chapel.


* Gain transferable skills in critical analysis, independent and collaborative work, and research through innovative teaching and varied assessment methods.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.