




This programme offers an exciting opportunity to combine expertise in both creative writing and education studies. You’ll work with professional researchers, published writers, research-active academics, and visiting practitioners, gaining valuable insights into both disciplines.
Our innovative course structure in Creative Writing keeps things exciting by allowing you to explore various forms and styles while offering the freedom to focus on what inspires you most. Whether you’re honing existing skills or discovering new talents, you’ll thrive in our hands-on Creative Writi...
This programme offers an exciting opportunity to combine expertise in both creative writing and education studies. You’ll work with professional researchers, published writers, research-active academics, and visiting practitioners, gaining valuable insights into both disciplines.<br/><br/>Our innovative course structure in Creative Writing keeps things exciting by allowing you to explore various forms and styles while offering the freedom to focus on what inspires you most. Whether you’re honing existing skills or discovering new talents, you’ll thrive in our hands-on Creative Writing modules. From collaborative writing and drafting to receiving feedback and revising, you’ll be immersed in the process. With industry-focused skills woven throughout the curriculum, you’ll gain the confidence to excel as a writer, learning from successful published authors in a vibrant community.<br/><br/>In Education Studies, you’ll explore how people learn, develop, and interact with knowledge throughout their lives. This discipline equips you with skills that are invaluable in a range of professions, from teaching and educational policy to human resources and community work. Understanding how people think, learn, and grow fosters empathy and critical thinking, empowering you to make a positive impact in sectors where education plays a key role.<br/><br/><br/>* Join a programme uniquely organised by theme, supporting you in developing a wide range of writing practices, including fiction, poetry, memoir, screenwriting, and digital writing.<br/><br/><br/>* Engage with regional writing networks, participate in spoken word events, and showcase your work through book fairs and festivals like DMU’s annual States of Independence.<br/><br/><br/>* Expand your creative practice by working in dynamic settings such as Leicester Gallery, local museums, DMU’s Special Collections archive, and ghost story workshops in a deconsecrated chapel.<br/><br/><br/>* Explore various academic disciplines to discuss and question educational structures, policy, practice, and theory.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop transferable skills applicable to careers in education and socially and culturally oriented professions.<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
01/09/2026
Campus
Leicester Campus
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Course Code
W850
Institution Code
D26
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
DMM
104 UCAS points from at least 2 A Levels or equivalent
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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