Study Creative Writing in the United Kingdom

Creative Writing in the United Kingdom by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for creative writing in the United Kingdom

• University of East Anglia, Norwich (11)
• Bath Spa University (10)
• Birkbeck, University of London (8)
• Brunel University London (6)
• University of Birmingham, England (5)
• Kingston University, England (4)
• University of Surrey (4)
• Manchester Metropolitan University (4)
• Queen Mary University of London (4)
• Lancaster University, England (3)

Study Creative Writing in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many creative writing programmes are there in the United Kingdom?

137 creative writing programmes at 54 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a creative writing degree in the United Kingdom cost?

The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in creative writing in the United Kingdom is 26,358 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 22,727 USD and 32,554 USD per year.

Can I study creative writing in the United Kingdom in English?

Yes — 100% of the creative writing programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (137 of 137).

Are any of these creative writing programmes available online?

7 of the 137 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for creative writing in the United Kingdom?

Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 24,023 USD per year, against 26,358 USD for master's programmes.