We are internationally recognised for supporting the next generation of writers
English and Creative Writing
Why study English and Creative Writing at Birkbeck?
You will be guided by published authors, playwrights and scholars and study in central London. Our flexible courses combine critical analysis with creative practice across fiction, poetry, drama and screen. Small-group workshops and one-to-one mentoring support the development of your writing, while access to London’s theatres, galleries and publishers enhances your learning, professional development, and creative exploration.
Grow your career
You have the chance to advance your career with English and Creative Writing at Birkbeck. You’ll refine your craft, develop critical and research skills, and gain the confidence to communicate with impact. With guidance from published authors and industry professionals, you’ll be equipped for success across the literary and cultural sectors.
Graduates have pursued roles such as:
- publisher, editor, or copywriter
- teacher or academic researcher
- marketing specialist or narrative designer.
Highlights
- 2nd in the UK for English Language and Literature research (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
- Former home of Virginia Woolf and frequented by members of the Bloomsbury Group.
- Our creative spaces include the Peltz Gallery, the Gordon Square Cinema and a theatre and performance space.
