Podcaster. Journalist. Novelist. Poet. Screenwriter. Whatever kind of writer you want to be, on this course you’ll gain the tools and training you need to take the first step in your professional writing career.

As you progress through your studies, you’ll have the chance to explore writing in a unique range of  contexts, from screenwriting to the gaming industry to experimental visual texts and comic books, as well as the core mediums of poetry and the novel. It’s all geared towards your future writing career.

As an undergraduate creative writing student studying at Salford, you’ll also have access to the creative writing opportunities Manchester has to offer. You’ll be joining a vibrant community of practising creatives with the chance to flourish in our state-of-the-art campuses in MediaCityUK and Peel Park – both of which designed to nurture talent across the city.

There’s never been a better time to begin your career as a professional writer. While a creative writing degree is a good course to choose if you’re a budding author, playwright or poet, the possibilities don’t end there. Creative writing careers include roles in related industries, such as publishing, editing or teaching, but also commercial opportunities in marketing, journalism and public relations. What’s more, you’ll be well equipped with a portfolio of work that you can use to evidence your writing skills and establish your reputation as a writer.