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Literature, creative writing and film

Literature, creative writing and film

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Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

20/01/2027

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Simon Pomery

How can poetic form help you to turn the passion and intensity of life into memorable expressions? This course is for anyone who would like to start to write, or to write better, poetry.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

20/01/2027

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Octavia Cox

How did three sisters living apparently secluded, eventless lives write such original, passionate and dramatic literature? This course is for anyone who has read or would like to read the work of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

09/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Jenn Dunn

Literary theory offers powerful tools for understanding how texts work and why they matter. This course introduces key ideas in an accessible way, showing how theory can deepen your appreciation and enjoyment of literature.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

20/01/2027

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Jenn Dunn

Literary theory offers powerful tools for understanding how texts work and why they matter. This course introduces key ideas in an accessible way, showing how theory can deepen your appreciation and enjoyment of literature.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

25/01/2027

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Nicolay Yakovlev

This course introduces you to Old English literature: from tales of heroism, courage and fellowship, to poignant elegies of love and loss.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

25/01/2027

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Sara Taylor

A practical course covering all aspects of novel writing from character creation and story development to final edit.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

07/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Sara Taylor

A practical course covering all aspects of novel writing from character creation and story development to final edit.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

10/05/2027

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Sara Taylor

A practical course covering all aspects of novel writing from character creation and story development to final edit.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

25/01/2027

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Louis Greenberg

A creative and critical 10-week online course helping you develop your passion for drama into the craft of dramatic writing.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

14/09/2026

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Cherry Gilchrist

This course introduces the key characteristics of creative writing. You will be supported with stage-by-stage guidance as you assimilate and employ a range of critical and creative methods. The course includes tutor feedback and participant discussion.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

21/04/2027

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Dr Louis Greenberg

This course introduces the key characteristics of creative writing. You will be supported with stage-by-stage guidance as you assimilate and employ a range of critical and creative methods. The course includes tutor feedback and participant discussion.

Short courses Applications being accepted
Short courses Applications being accepted
Location:

Online

Learning format:

Online - flexible

Start date:

27/01/2027

Length:

11 weeks

Tutor:

Cherry Gilchrist

This course introduces the key characteristics of creative writing. You will be supported with stage-by-stage guidance as you assimilate and employ a range of critical and creative methods. The course includes tutor feedback and participant discussion.

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