Opinions about Creative Writing (BA(Hons))

Dear all current and former Creative Writing Bachelour students,
Firstly, I'll get straight to the point, there's hasn't been enough divided opinions about the subject in the following Unis, especially on places like here and reddit (since they are pretty small unis, with the expection of UoS, and the subject isn't as well known as others). If you attend the University of Southamtpon, University of Winchester, University of Arts Bournemouth (and Chichester, which, on the contrary, I have very mixed opinions about and I want to clarify them) then could you please kindly leave a opinion of your experience, be brutally honest.
Secondly, even if you do not attend these unis, and if you would like to, could you provide an insight into the course itself because I know some Unis are more theory based, some more hand-on, so I'm curious
P.S. I'm only really interested in the course itself, i.e., quality of teaching. There is plenty of info here on life at these universities so.

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TomAS96

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Have you considered UEA?

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Uni of Southampton Students

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by dfijolek24

Dear all current and former Creative Writing Bachelour students,
Firstly, I'll get straight to the point, there's hasn't been enough divided opinions about the subject in the following Unis, especially on places like here and reddit (since they are pretty small unis, with the expection of UoS, and the subject isn't as well known as others). If you attend the University of Southamtpon, University of Winchester, University of Arts Bournemouth (and Chichester, which, on the contrary, I have very mixed opinions about and I want to clarify them) then could you please kindly leave a opinion of your experience, be brutally honest.
Secondly, even if you do not attend these unis, and if you would like to, could you provide an insight into the course itself because I know some Unis are more theory based, some more hand-on, so I'm curious
P.S. I'm only really interested in the course itself, i.e., quality of teaching. There is plenty of info here on life at these universities so.

Hi @dfijolek24 ! I’m currently a student ambassador at the University of Southampton, while my degree isn’t in Creative Writing, I can give you an accurate sense of how the university approaches teaching and support for creative and humanities subjects ,including what I’ve learned from peers in the programme.
At Southampton, the Creative Writing BA combines strong academic grounding with plenty of opportunities for practical and independent writing. Students often say they enjoy the balance between literary analysis and hands-on writing. You’ll study established authors and genres alongside developing your own craft through workshops and feedback sessions.
From what I’ve seen, the teaching quality is excellent; staff are passionate and approachable, with many being published writers themselves. The seminar sizes are quite small, which really helps foster open discussion and one-to-one support. Assessment is typically portfolio-based, allowing you to experiment with styles like fiction, poetry, and screenwriting rather than being limited to essays.
If you’re someone who values constructive feedback, creative freedom, and a strong academic foundation, Southampton is a great choice. The department also encourages involvement with student publications and writing societies, so there’s a real sense of community.
If you’d like, I can also connect you with a current Creative Writing student ambassador who can share first-hand insight about the course content and workload.
Hope this helps! 😊
Thaabit, University of Southampton Student Ambassador

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Marla Falmouth

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by dfijolek24

Dear all current and former Creative Writing Bachelour students,
Firstly, I'll get straight to the point, there's hasn't been enough divided opinions about the subject in the following Unis, especially on places like here and reddit (since they are pretty small unis, with the expection of UoS, and the subject isn't as well known as others). If you attend the University of Southamtpon, University of Winchester, University of Arts Bournemouth (and Chichester, which, on the contrary, I have very mixed opinions about and I want to clarify them) then could you please kindly leave a opinion of your experience, be brutally honest.
Secondly, even if you do not attend these unis, and if you would like to, could you provide an insight into the course itself because I know some Unis are more theory based, some more hand-on, so I'm curious
P.S. I'm only really interested in the course itself, i.e., quality of teaching. There is plenty of info here on life at these universities so.

Hi! I'm a Journalism and Creative Writing student at Falmouth University, so I thought I could give you a bit of insight into the course here. As I do a joint honours degree, half of my course is creative writing, but there is also an option to take just Creative Writing, or English and Creative Writing, with flexibility to change between the courses if you feel you are leaning more towards/away from one side of your degree.
The course itself is very hands-on. It's all assessed by coursework rather than exams, and we do a big variety of modules, so you can come out of the degree with experience in the area of creative writing you're most interested in. For example, in my first year we did a module where we gave many forms of writing a go, from poetry to fiction to non-fiction, a publishing module where we worked on a publishing event or product, and a module where we looked at creating new work from existing work, and subverting typical ideas of writing. From second year onwards, you can really tailor the course and choose optional modules - writing for games, screenwriting, satire and scandal writing and creative non-fiction, just to name a few.
At Falmouth, there is also the option to study abroad, with options for creative writing currently including New Zealand and Switzerland, or take a year in industry, which can be really valuable in a creative subject.
Personally, I really enjoy the creative writing side of my course at Falmouth - it's hands-on, varied and honestly really fun, plus the lecturers that we have are very experienced in their fields - most are still working on current projects eg. books or poetry, and I would really recommend it here.

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