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Prague School of Creative Communication
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Bachelors in Creative Writing
- Prague, Czech Republic
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The Creative Writing program at the Prague School of Creative Communication (PSCC) stands out for its unique combination of rigorous academic training and practical, hands-on experience. With a focus on both traditional literary skills and contemporary writing techniques, PSCC offers a dynamic and diverse curriculum designed to nurture individual voices and creative potential. Students benefit from personalized mentorship, access to industry professionals, and a vibrant international community, enabling them to hone their craft in a supportive and collaborative environment. PSCC’s commitment to fostering creative freedom, critical thinking, and professional growth ensures that graduates are well-equipped to stand out in a competitive creative industry.


University of Western Macedonia, Greece
BA in Creative Writing, Arts, & Humanities
- Online
BA
Full time
4 years
Distance Learning
English
The Undergraduate Studies Online Programme offers the flexibility to study creative writing and explore multiple writing approaches to improve your skills while cultivating broader interests in classical and modern studies or art and humanities.


Open University
BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Creative Writing)
- Online United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
This BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Creative Writing) degree gives you the freedom to combine the study of different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You'll develop a specialism in creative writing, exploring a range of approaches to writing and developing your skills. You can combine this with a second specialism or choose to develop broader interests in art history, classical studies, English language, English literature, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, and religious studies.
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OCAD University
Creative Writing
- Toronto, Canada
Bachelor's degree
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
OCAD University’s Creative Writing program is a hands-on, studio-based program about writing as artistic creation. Unlike other creative writing programs, you can blend writing with art and design studio classes at Canada’s biggest art and design university.


The National University of Ireland, Maynooth
MA Creative Writing
- Maynooth, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Creative Writing combines workshops and seminars with one-on-one mentoring of writing projects. Students may take optional modules in literature or other creative modules from across the Faculty, such as Writing for Screen Media. Assessment is through shorter pieces of writing, such as craft essays and reflective journals, and a longer project.

AFDA
Bachelor of Creative Writing
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Cape Town, South Africa
Bachelor's degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Most Creative Writing programs are in the postgraduate domain. The Bachelor of Creative Writing at AFDA is one of the few fully-fledged undergraduate degrees in this field on offer in the country. The Bachelor of Creative Writing provides a project-led qualification in the art of writing. At the heart of all work in the industry is story – and the AFDA Creative Writing program focuses on developing students to create strong stories in a variety of formats.


Queen's University Belfast
MA English - Creative Writing
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
If you have a commitment to imaginative writing, if you would like to develop your artistic practice, build your professional skills as an author and engage with the vibrant creative community of the Seamus Heaney Centre, then the MA in English (Creative Writing) is for you. The programme includes prose writing (fiction and creative non-fiction) and script writing (screen and stage), and invites you to explore all these modes of writing before choosing a specialism.


Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
MA in English - Creative Writing
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
MA in English - Creative Writing you have a commitment to imaginative writing, if you would like to develop your artistic practice, build your professional skills as an author and engage with the vibrant creative community of the Seamus Heaney Centre, then the MA in English (Creative Writing) is for you. The programme includes prose writing (fiction and creative non-fiction) and script writing (screen and stage), and invites you to explore all these modes of writing before choosing a specialism


Lakeland University
B.F.A. in Creative Writing
- Plymouth, USA
Bachelor's degree
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The BFA in Creative Writing is unlike any other writing degree offered in Wisconsin. A rigorous and focused curriculum for arts-minded students, this degree prepares students for a variety of careers, including creative writing, editing, and publishing. At Lakeland, students take three tiers of creative writing workshops in three genres, as well as courses in our other fine arts programs - Music, Art, and Theater - to magnify study, extend practice, and enrich experience.


Kingston University
MA in Creative Writing
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Whether you want to develop your overall craft of creative writing or specialise in a particular form, this Creative Writing MA will help you achieve your goals. Our award-winning former creative writing students include Booker-shortlisted Oyinkan Braithwaite, Joe Pierson, who won the Bridport Prize, Stefan Mohammed, awarded the Dylan Thomas Prize, Bafta-winner Sarah Woolner, the acclaimed poet Dom Bury and celebrated novelist Faiqa Mansab.


Swansea University
MA in Creative Writing
- Swansea, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
The MA in Creative Writing is a uniquely inspirational programthat delivers integrated training in the writing of literary and media text.


Goldsmiths, University of London
MPhil/PhD Creative Writing
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
The inter-relationship between theory, scholarship and the creative process is key to the Goldsmiths MPhil/PhD Creative Writing.


Bath Spa University
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BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and Film and Screen Studies
- Bath, United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and Film and Screen Studies Join us at Bath Spa University where writing is the thing we love to do and the thing we love to talk about. In our workshops, you’ll find friends for life who, like you, want to spend time in a writing world of imagination, creativity, and experimentation. You’ll enjoy working on our unique campus, surrounded by wildlife and a beautiful 18th-century landscape, perfect for creative inspiration.


ArtEZ University of the Arts
Master Creative Writing
- Arnhem, Netherlands
Master degree
Full time
2 years
Blended
English
The international master Creative Writing is a unique two-year programme for graduate writing talent. More than a writing programme, it explores the craft in its broadest sense, with a focus on critical research, artistic experimentation, and meaningful engagement with the European literary field.


University of Lincoln
MA Creative Writing
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Our MA in Creative Writing is an innovative and exciting course that provides opportunities to work closely with practising creative writers and professionals from the publishing industry. It is designed to encourage you to improve your craft as a writer, develop your philosophy of composition, and explore contemporary forms of literature and the creative industries. The course has a strong focus on employability and aims to prepare you for a professional writing or publishing career.


University of Stirling
MLitt Creative Writing
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Refine your creative writing skills and build a professional portfolio through expert guidance, industry connections, and hands-on workshop experience.
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Who should study a creative writing degree?
If you love telling stories, whether fictitious or not, a creative writing degree could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether it's writing fantasy epics like Lord of the Rings or articles on a blog for horse enthusiasts, a creative writing degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to pursue your passion for the written word.
What are the prerequisites for studying creative writing abroad?
As always, specific entry requirements will differ between universities, but in general, studying creative writing abroad will require high school-level certificates in related subjects, particularly English. Many universities will also require you to submit a portfolio of previous work or take a written entrance exam in order to access your current writing skill level and to determine whether their program is suitable for you. Because of this, it is generally highly beneficial to have some writing experience already, whether that be with short stories, fan fiction, theater scripts or journalism for your high school paper.
What will I learn studying creative writing abroad?
From plot structure to character development, proof reading to formatting, studying creative writing abroad will focus fundamentally on developing your writing skills (as you may have guessed). At it’s core, a creative writing degree is about enhancing your understanding of the written form and, ultimately, becoming a better writer. Having said that, a degree in creative writing can be so much more! As well as core writing skills, studying creative writing abroad can also help you develop many peripheral skills and competencies that will serve you will, both as a writer and as a professional working in any area that requires content creation of any kind.
Other skills you may learn through a creative writing degree include:
- Creative thinking
- Problem solving
- Self-motivation and working independently
- Time management
- General IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Research methods and techniques

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Undergraduate programs such as a diploma or bachelor’s degree will give students the opportunity to study creative writing on a broad level, exploring a variety of different writing styles and types, from fiction to journalism, script writing to biographical work. These kinds of qualifications are great for those who perhaps know they have a passion for writing but are unsure what to do with it, and want to try out a variety of different options.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Higher level programs such as Master’s and PhD degrees will allow students to focus on a more specialist area of writing that is in line with their career goals and areas of passion. These higher level qualifications are particularly beneficial for those wanting to pursue careers in journalism, marketing or advertising.
What can you do with a creative writing degree?
Studying creative writing abroad is the perfect option for students with an artistic flair and a passion for crafting stories, whether fictitious or based around real events. While a creative writing degree writing is a logical option for those wanting to become famous authors or investigative journalists, it can also be a great general degree that can set you up for a multitude of other career paths.
Some of the more common careers that a creative writing degree can lead to are:
- Copywriter
- Creative director
- Editor / Proofreader
- Journalist
- Marketing / advertising
- Public relations professional
- SEO specialist
- Social media specialist
- Web content manager
- Writer
According to PayScale.com, writers employed in the U.S. could make the average salaries:
Journalist
USD $39,296
Publicist
USD $44,577
Copywriter
USD $48,919
Editor
USD $49,924
Technical writer
USD $58,004
Creative director
USD $86,370
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