Creative Writing and Criminology BA (Hons)

CREATIVE WRITING

Liverpool, a city of poets and storytellers, is the perfect place to study a Creative Writing degree. With Merseyside’s distinctive literary culture, you will be taught by writers, poets, and academics who are closely connected to the local writing community and recognised internationally for their work.

This Creative Writing course focuses on developing your craft in poetry, prose, and professional writing, spanning fiction, creative nonfiction, reviews, blogs, and media writing. You will learn how to produce engaging, innovative, and marketable texts while enhancing your creativity and employability.

By studying Creative Writing, you will gain confidence in your voice, technical skills to reach diverse audiences, and an appreciation of forms, genres, and applications. Supported by practising writers and enriched by field trips, public readings, open mics, and literary magazines, the Creative Writing degree challenges you to grow as a writer and prepares you for fulfilling creative careers.

Hear from one of our Creative Writing students.

CRIMINOLOGY

Crime and society's response are key issues today. Criminology looks at why crime happens, its effects, and how we can prevent it. At Liverpool Hope University, you'll explore how crime is defined. You'll learn who makes these decisions and why people commit crimes. You'll also study what happens in the criminal justice system.

You’ll also learn about important institutions like the police, courts, prisons, probation services, and government bodies such as the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office. The degree prompts you to think about big questions. Is criminal behavior learned or inherited? Why are some actions criminalized and others not? Does punishment really reduce crime?

Criminology at Liverpool Hope is a respected course taught by experienced staff. They are dedicated to helping you excel in a vibrant learning environment. The course focuses on justice—its delivery, access, and fairness—reflecting the university’s commitment to social justice locally and globally.