Creative Writing

Why study Creative Writing at Birkbeck?

Study creative writing at Birkbeck and develop your craft in the heart of literary Bloomsbury. Our research‑led teaching supports you in writing fiction, poetry, creative non‑fiction and drama, while deepening your understanding of literary form, voice and technique. You’ll learn from published authors and experienced practitioners in small, workshop‑based classes that encourage experimentation, critical reflection and sustained creative practice. London’s bookshops, libraries, theatres and festivals enrich your learning and connect you with the city’s vibrant writing community.

Grow your career

Advance your creative and professional ambitions with creative writing at Birkbeck. You’ll refine your writing, editing and storytelling skills, develop confidence in sharing and shaping your work, and gain insight into contemporary publishing and the wider literary landscape. Expert guidance, peer feedback and opportunities for public engagement help you build a strong creative portfolio and prepare for careers across the cultural and creative sectors. Graduates have pursued roles such as:

• writer (as novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, poets)
• publisher, editor, or copywriter
• teacher or academic researcher
• narrative designer and marketing specialist.

Highlights

• A track record of producing published, prize‑winning authors.
• Our creative hub includes the Peltz Gallery, the Gordon Square Cinema and a theatre and performance space.
• Former home of Virginia Woolf and frequented by members of the Bloomsbury Group