English and Creative Writing

Our creative writing courses are taught by world-renowned writers from The Manchester Writing School ; one of the most successful of its kind in the UK, with more than 95 graduates and MA students who’ve gone on to become published writers. But skilled writers must also be well-developed readers and this course offers the best of both worlds, allowing you to combine Creative Writing and English as part of a joint degree. While studying and practising creative writing, you’ll take a range of options from the English degree, including American literature, film, television and cultural studies. A

IELTS score required for international students 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5 There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK

International students: £20,000 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £20,000 per year

September 2025

UCAS equal consideration deadline at 6:00pm UK time.

• Manchester, United Kingdom