Dive into the art of crafting thrilling crime novels with our Certificate in Crime Writing course. Over three immersive weekends, learn from acclaimed detective novelists Domenica De Rosa (Elly Griffiths) and Lesley Thomson how to combine essential elements of crime writing into a finished literary work.

Discover how to master characterisation, voice, plot and structure with our comprehensive fiction writing course and learn how to sharpen your creative writing skills and bring your stories to life. Taught by published authors over a series of three weekend courses.

Explore the fascinating world of Life Writing on our one year, part-time Certificate course. Taught through a combination of live weekend courses from published authors and self-directed study, this course introduces you the key areas of Life Writing including: memoir, biography, autobiography, and explores the similarities and differences.

Learn how to write compelling Historical Fiction Writing on our one-year, part-time course! Learn the essential skills for historical research, plot development, world-building, character development, and narrative techniques.

The Graduate Diploma is equivalent to the level of the third year of a BA (Hons). It is designed for aspiring writers who want to develop their skills and explore different creative forms. You will study fiction, creative non-fiction (with particular emphasis on essay, memoir, journaling) and poetics. 

A 2 year part-time course, for those who are already a committed writer and keen to further develop your writing and research skills and learn about the publishing process.

MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing follows on from our MA in Creative Writing and Publishing. It provides a high-level pathway aimed at emerging writers who wish to complete work-in-progress to a publishable standard. This MFA is unique in providing a supportive context specifically designed to support you to finish your unfinished novel.