Global Philosophies & Worldviews and Creative Writing

GLOBAL PHILOSOPHIES & WORLDVIEWS

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The Global Philosophies and Worldviews course explores big questions of truth, value and what it means to be human in a world-spanning perspective. From African philosophy to Chinese ideas of ethics and the good life; from Hindu explorations of the soul to Islamic political thought; from Jewish existentialism to Buddhist mysticism: these are the traditions that continue to evolve and shape the modern world.

You will journey beyond the limits of European and Western-centred ways of thought. You will learn to study and assess radically different ways of thinking with sensitivity, care and intellectual rigour. A key question will be whether truth is one or many. Are there grounds for shaping a universal ethic and common standards of truth – or are such global ideals always colonial and destructive of differences?

Studying Global Philosophies and Worldviews develops your ability to critically engage with diverse perspectives and misunderstood traditions. This degree prepares you for careers that require cultural understanding and engagement with different communities, such as journalism, law, politics, education, policing, and human resource management.

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.