Creative Writing and Media & Communication 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.

MEDIA & COMMUNICATION

Liverpool is one of the UK’s most exciting media cities, packed with creators, studios, festivals and digital culture making it the perfect place to study Media & Communication. At Liverpool Hope University, you’ll explore how media shapes the world around you, from social platforms and influencers to journalism, film, and digital storytelling. The course blends hands‑on creative practice with the academic skills you need to understand how media connects to society, culture, politics and industry. 

You’ll learn how to create engaging digital and social content, develop original ideas, and build confidence using industry‑relevant tools. Teaching is delivered in small groups by experienced tutors and researchers, giving you personalised support and real insight into today’s fast‑moving media landscape. 

With Liverpool’s vibrant creative scene on your doorstep, plus opportunities for placements and study abroad, this degree prepares you to become an adaptable, ethical and future‑focused media professional. Whether you’re interested in content creation, journalism, digital communication or media analysis, you’ll graduate with the skills to thrive in a global media environment.  

Hear a warm welcome from Senior Lecturer Dr Lisa Nahajec.