Creative Writing and Criminology BA (Hons)

CREATIVE WRITING

*Single Honours Creative Writing is Subject to Approval for 2027

On our BA (Hons) Creative Writing, you will learn how to create contemporary writing for today's audiences and tomorrow’s society. You will join a community of other committed writers and creatives and be supported by published writers and leading academics in your creative development. Designed for ambitious writers, creators and storytellers, this innovative Creative Writing degree combines the practice of writing contemporary fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction with digital storytelling, scriptwriting, podcasting, and cross-platform writing. Literary writing is the bedrock for all contemporary publishing platforms. To write well you need to know what has been written before you, and what is being written now, so you become part of a community of contemporary communicators. Therefore, you will also study literary writing alongside a diverse range of contemporary publications.  

At Liverpool Hope University, you will develop your unique voice while gaining the practical skills employers and creative industries value alongside a rigorous engagement with literary writing, language studies, and cultural theory. You will write across multiple formats, collaborate with students from different disciplines, and explore how stories and words can inspire communities, challenge ideas, and create positive change. Hope’s values and ethics are interwoven into the curriculum. All voices are heard and valued on this inclusive course. 

Alongside literary craft, you will study ethical storytelling and representation, publishing, editing, and creative entrepreneurship, preparing you to be a creatively- critical writer.  Through live projects, industry input, community opportunities and writer-led writing workshops alongside one-to-one feedback, you will graduate with an understanding of how to create publishable new writing, gain professional experience and a body of work of the quality needed to share with the world.  

Whether you dream of becoming a published novelist, screenwriter, poet, or to work as an editor, copywriter, digital creative entrepreneur, or work in community writing, arts in health or community cultural engagement this degree will help you turn your passion for creative writing into a rewarding career.

Hear a warm welcome from Senior Lecturer Dr Lisa Nahajec.

CRIMINOLOGY

Criminology at Liverpool Hope lets you study crime through a social justice lens and develop the skills to challenge inequality and promote positive social change. 

You’ll explore why crime happens and how society responds to it, with specialist teaching in growing areas such as green criminology and environmental justice. The course covers key topics including extremism, transnational crime, policing, probation and rehabilitation. You’ll build advanced research and analytical skills through research-led teaching while benefiting from a supportive environment with small-group classes and personal academic support.

You’ll gain an insider’s understanding of contemporary criminological issues and real-world challenges. The programme is designed to be engaging and forward-looking, helping you develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that are essential for making a difference in society. With a strong emphasis on social justice, you’ll examine how crime intersects with issues of power, inequality and the environment. If you’re interested in crime, justice, and creating a fairer society, this course offers an exciting and thought-provoking way to develop your knowledge and skills for a rewarding future.