1. Academic Options

2. What I would
like to do
After I finish college, I would like to
go to University and be able to do a
creative writing course. This is
because I am very passionate about
creative writing, and it is something
I would like to improve my skills
upon. Also, I am aiming to go to a
local university so then I don’t need
to move out and stress out over
accommodation.

3. University
option 1:
Sunderland
Since I want to go to a local university, my first option that I would
like to go to is Sunderland University due to it being a high-quality
university along with it not being too far of a distance for me. I
researched into this university and found that they do an English:
Creative and Professional writing course. To get into this course, I
will need to obtain 112 UCAS Tariff points. They accept a maximum
of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.
In this course, I’ll learn from experts in the writing field who will
connect me to creative institutions and networks both regionally
and nationally as I gain more expertise in creative and professional
writing. I’ll have the chance to work with established organisations
as well as develop my portfolio for a varied and fulfilling writing
career and take part in the Sunderland Creative Writing Festival and
the Sunderland Literature Festival.
At each stage of the course, I’ll study modules such as Submitting
Short Fiction and Poetry, Regional Writing, Environmental Writing
and The Business of Writing, alongside English
Literature and English Language core learning to develop essential
knowledge and critical skills.
University of Sunderland.
(unknown). English: Creative and
Professional Writing BA (Hons).
[Online]. University of Sunderland.
Last Updated: unknown. Available
at:
https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study
/english/undergraduate-english/
[Accessed 5 August 2023].

4. University option
2: Newcastle
In addition, another local university I am going to apply for is the
Newcastle University due to its location and variety of courses.
Researching into this University, they have a similar course to
Sunderland University’s creative writing course although it seems
there is a higher emphasis on the literature aspect of the course.
The entry requirements for this course is an AAB at A levels.
The English Literature and Creative Writing BA brings together
criticism and creativity, with opportunities to study and create
poetry, prose, film, and drama.
Whether I would be polishing a short story, learning about literature
and postcolonialism, or writing my own poetry in response to an
author from the past, I’ll be working alongside the University’s
world-leading researchers and internationally acclaimed writers.
At the Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts, I’ll meet famous
creative artists. Furthermore, I can join workshops on everything
from finding an agent to creating a fantasy language. I can also get
experience in arts management.
Newcastle University.
(unknown). English Literature with
Creative Writing BA Honours.
[Online]. Newcastle University.
Last Updated: unknown. Available
at: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/
[Accessed 5 August 2023].

5. University option 3: Northumbria