English Language and Creative Writing

About this programme

From the sonnet to the novel and from theatre to video-games, you will hone your craft with extensive professional support from our many celebrated novelists, poets and playwrights. At the same time, you will discover how the language you are writing in works, by exploring the kaleidoscope of English variation – its regional dialects, storytellers and ways of looking at the world – with our global leaders. You will graduate not only as a skilled writer but also as someone who understands English at a deep level as well as what they themselves are doing with the language . Understanding where English came from, how it works, how it is used, how it varies now and how it has changed and continues to change over time is key to understanding our societies, identities, institutions and practices. Lancaster was one of the very first UK universities to teach Creative Writing. Today, we continue to lead the way in the discipline with celebrated authors as tutors and students who go on to publish their work. Follow in the footsteps of alumni such as Camille Ralphs, Andrew McMillan, Martha Sprackland and Daisy Johnson, the youngest-ever author shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. In your own writing, you will be able to explore traditional forms such as the short story, the novel, poetry, or scriptwriting, as well as non-traditional forms such as digital media, game writing, screenwriting, fantasy, and writing for young adults. English Language is not just a fascinating area of study, but also an opportunity to gain a skill set that opens doors to a range of exciting and rewardin