Creative Writing and English is an exciting and inspiring blend of closely-linked disciplines.. You will work with published writers and critics to learn about writing, literature and culture. You will join a lively culture that includes regular readings by visiting writers, lectures by high profile academics, book launches, an annual publishing panel where you can meet and talk to agents and editors, as well as a chance to get your book published in our biennial Chichester Cinnamon Press competition. We also host and run The Sussex Centre for Folklore, Fairy Tales and Fantasy as well as Thresholds, the International Short Story Forum.

Many of our students publish and win prizes. In recent years students have gone on to publish novels, poetry collections, win prizes in major competitions such as the Bridport Prize and have poems and stories in magazines such as The Paris Review and Staple. Students have also had work broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Graduates from this subject area are highly valued by employers for their problem solving and exceptional communication skills. As well as or in addition to writing, careers paths include: Teaching (after taking a PGCE) Teaching English as a foreign language Publishing Journalism Arts event management University administration Heritage and tourism Accountancy Working with charities Writing Graphic design