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27 March 2021

Dr Robert Edgar

Associate Professor of Creative Writing

I currently teach on: Writing Genres, Scriptwriting, Writing to Order, Dissertations, PhD supervision

I am also involved with: MA Publishing, staff governor

tell us about yourself!

Where did you study? Hull University: Literature, Film and Humanities

What is the primary genre you write in? Music memoir, Folk Horror, Science Fiction, Children’s fiction

What other genres do you dabble in? Radio Drama

What are your reading passions? I wouldn’t know where to start or stop with this. At the moment I’m on a big Folk Horror kick but it has taken me on a nostalgic trip so I’m delving in to ‘70s & ‘80s children’s fiction. I also research music memoir so they are always high on the list.

Who is the one writer that has influenced you the most? It’s impossible to limit this to one – I’m always inspired by my colleagues and by the work students produce.

What has been your reading experience over lockdown? Lockdown has meant that in addition to reading, I’ve watched a lot of new TV series of all kinds, which has been really helpful with teaching scriptwriting.  

What is so appealing about working at YSJ? Working with my colleagues and the students in the York Centre for Writing.

What did you read as a child? I read everything I could get hold of with my earliest favourites being Peter Pan , Treasure Island , Frankenstein and The Time Machine . A little later it was Alexandre Dumas, John Wyndham and John Christopher. I was also obsessed with cinema and especially anything shown on Moviedrome. Those passions never fade.

what have you had published?

Selected publications.

• Edgar, R. and W. Johnson.  The Routledge Companion to Folk Horror . London: Routledge: 2023.
• Edgar, R., F. Mann and H. Pleasance.  Venue Stories . Sheffield: Equinox Books, 2022.
• Edgar, R. and I. Peniston.  Horrifying Tales: An Anthology . Oxford: Greenteeth Press, 2021.
• Edgar, R. and L. King.  An Ark for Off World Survival . Scarborough: Valley Press, 2019.
• Edgar, R. and J. Marland.  Adaptation for Scriptwriters . London: Bloomsbury, 2019.
• Edgar, R., F. Mann and H. Pleasance.  Music, Memory and Memoir . New York: Bloomsbury, 2018.
• Edgar, R., K. Fairclough, B. Halligan and N. Spelman . The Arena Concert . New York: Bloomsbury, 2015.
• Edgar, R., J. Marland and S. Rawle.  The Language of Film . 2 nd ed., Bloomsbury, 2015.
• Edgar, R., K. Fairclough and B. Halligan.  Music Documentary: From Acid Rock to Electro-Pop . New York: Routledge, 2013.
• Edgar, R., J. Marland, and S. Rawle.  The Language of Film . London: Fairchild Press, 2010.
• Edgar, R.  Directing Fiction . Switzerland: AVA Publishing, 2009. (Now published by Bloomsbury)
• Edgar, R. and J. Marland.  Screenwriting: The Basics . Switzerland: AVA Publishing, 2009. (Now published by Bloomsbury)

Book chapters

• Edgar, R. “Lonely This Christmas”.  Christmas Horror Stories from Horrified: Volume One , edited by J. Prowse and J. Clewarth, Horrified books, 2020.
• Edgar, R. “Hiatus: Music, Memory and Liminal Authenticity”.  Music, Memory and Memoir , edited by R. Edgar, F. Mann and H. Pleasance, Bloomsbury, 2019.
• Edgar, R. “The Driver”. Science Fiction for Survival: An Archive for Mars , edited by R. Edgar and L. King, Valley Press, 2019.
• Edgar, R. “Slippery Customers”. Science Fiction for Survival: An Archive for Mars , edited by R. Edgar and L. King, Valley Press, 2019.
• Edgar, R. “The Aesthetics of the Arena: Live and Recorded”.  The Screen Media Reader: Culture, Theory and Practice , edited by S. Monteiro, Bloomsbury, 2017, pp. 421-434.
• Edgar, R. “The Aesthetics of the Arena: Live and Recorded”.  The Arena Concert: Music, Media and Mass Entertainment , edited by R. Edgar, K. Fairclough, B. Halligan and N. Spelman, Bloomsbury, 2016, pp. 195-206.
• Edgar, R. “Rocking around Watford: Trying to Find What I Was Looking For”.  The Arena Concert: Music, Media and Mass Entertainment , edited by R. Edgar, K. Fairclough, B. Halligan and N. Spelman, Bloomsbury, 2016, pp. 181-192.
• Edgar, R.  “Delving into the Box of Delights”.Horrified, Dec 2020.
• Edgar, R.  “Music, Memory and Memoir: critical and creative engagement with an emerging genre” . Journal of Writing in Creative Practice, vol. 12, no. 1-2, 2018, pp. 181-199.
• Edgar, R.  “’ If you are first you are first. If you are second you are nothing.’ Oren Stern, Bill Shankly and Funeral at Parc de France” . P.O.V., no. 15, Mar 2003.
• Edgar, R.  “The Nature of Survival in the 21st Century: The Survival of Concern in 1995’. (John Brunner’s The Long Result (1965) and Stand on Zanzibar (1968))” . Vector (The Critical Journal of the BSFA), no. 185, 1995.

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MA candidates have usually already excelled at undergraduate study. We therefore normally require an undergraduate degree at 2:1 grade or higher (or equivalent). We are open to considering previous degrees in the Humanities, Arts, Sciences and Social Sciences or other related subjects.

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This course will enable you to contextualise your creative work and write with the contemporary publishing sector in mind. You will have the opportunity to submit work to the York Literary Review and to our annual Beyond the Walls anthology. We focus on the relationship between critical thinking, publication, contemporary literature and creative writing.

York is a fantastic place to be if you love books and reading. There is a rich literary history in the city, and each year, the city celebrates its literary heritage with the York Literature Festival, for which our department organises several events. We are also instrumental in the annual York Big City Read with our partner institution, York Explore.

You are encouraged to take a professional approach to your study and attend the variety of events provided by the York Centre for Writing, which include visits from agents, publishers, editors and writers and fosters an important sense of belonging and community. You will also have opportunities to take part in field trips and a weekend residential writing retreat.

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Develop your creative practice alongside an inspiring group of writers. Further your literary abilities and create a full-length manuscript.

If you have already completed a taught master's degree, the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing could be the next step for you, allowing you to pursue a project that you are passionate about. The academic team will work closely with you to develop your writing. You will approach projects in ways that best suit your individual learning style while you work towards an original and engaging manuscript.

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On this course you will work independently with an expert supervision team to produce a 40,000 to 70,000 (book length) work, such as a novel, poetry collection, script or biography. You will write for publication, performance or dissemination, and your reflective commentary of 6,000 to 10,000 words will focus on this piece. Your creative submission can be in any genre or style. The MFA also includes an opportunity for a one to one meeting with an agent, editor or publisher.

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Creative writing

Whether you are penning your own poetry, finding your way with fiction, shaping scripts, exploring creative non-fiction or experimental writing, our Creative Writing Programme enables you to develop work in a variety of forms and genres.

It’s an exciting time to join us. You’ll become part of the York Centre for Writing, a hub for innovative new work with strong links to the wider literary community and to the publishing industry. Our participation in the annual York Literature Festival will give you the chance to study and learn directly from many popular and internationally-acclaimed writers. We also have regular visits from industry professionals and innovators, including agents, publishers and literary activists.

Good writing comes through good reading, so our course emphasises the importance of engaging with the wider world of literature in order to develop your own style. You’ll study brilliant writing from the past, as well as learning from contemporary creative practitioners. You’ll learn to read and analyse texts to develop a deeper understanding and you’ll have the chance to get involved in events, performances and publications.

We place a strong emphasis on giving you transferable skills so that whether you pursue a career in writing, the arts or another profession, you’ll have the empathy, insight, independent thinking and experiences to help you succeed. You will develop both intellectual skills and the practical skills necessary for employability, as well as gaining a wealth of experience relevant to the publishing industry and beyond.

Level 1 is a foundational year which introduces you to literature and creativity in their cultural and historical contexts. Level 2 allows you to focus on specific genres and forms of writing and provides the opportunity to develop employability skills. At Level 3 you explore the relationship between the creative and the critical and have the opportunity to produce a substantial creative project. Modules may include: Forms of Narrative; Writing Fiction; Writing Reality: Creative Non-fiction; Writing Poetry; Scriptwriting; Publication, Production & Performance; Experimental Writing; Genre Writing; Creative Research in Practice.

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Write your own poetry, find your way with fiction, shape scripts, explore creative non-fiction and try your hand at experimental writing.

Discover your creative potential, experiment with form and genre and push boundaries with your writing. Our award winning team of writers and our supportive writing community will challenge you to develop your writing skills and find your own creative voice.

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100% Creative Writing students responded with a 100% positivity score for how good teaching staff are at explaining things. (National Student Survey 2024)

91% 91% of Creative Writing students felt that their career prospects have improved as a result of their course. (National Student Survey 2024)

Course location York campus

• UCAS code – 3S3S
• Duration – 3 years full time, 6 years part time
• Start date – September 2024, September 2025
• School – School of Humanities

Minimum entry requirements

104 UCAS Tariff points

3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.

Tuition fees

UK 2024 entry £9,250 per year full time

International 2024 entry £11,500 per year full time

Discover Creative Writing

Helen Pleasance, Course Lead, introduces us to Creative Writing at York St John University.

Course overview

We believe that good writing always comes from good reading. Our teaching emphasises the importance of engaging with the wider world of literature in order to develop your own style. On this course you will study varied and fascinating writing from the past, as well as learning from contemporary writers. You will build skills in reading  and analysing texts, to develop your understanding of creative processes and apply this to your own writing. 

When you study Creative Writing at York St John University you will become part of the York Centre for Writing. This is a lively, friendly community of writers which acts as a hub for producing innovative new work in the city. We have strong links with the wider literary community and publishing industry. This means you will have opportunities to enhance your learning through regular visits from industry professionals and innovators, including agents, publishers and literary activists.

Our involvement in the annual York Literature Festival gives you the chance to learn directly from popular and internationally-acclaimed writers. There are also plenty of events, performances and publications which you can get involved with throughout the year.

The skills you develop through a degree in Creative Writing matter in the workplace as much as on the page. Central to your learning are transferable skills such as:

• Communication
• Collaboration

Through our Working with Words: Publishing and Performance module you will gain real professional experience. This could include literary event organisation, as well as the production, editing, marketing, and launch of our annual student anthology, Beyond the Walls.

You can also choose to study Creative Writing alongside another subject:

Creative Writing and English Literature BA (Hons)

Creative Writing and Media BA (Hons)

Course structure

Our academic year is split into 2 semesters. How many modules you take each semester will depend on whether you are st­udying full time or part time.

In your first year, if you are a full time student, you will study:

• 3 compulsory modules in semester 1
• 3 compulsory modules in semester 2

If you are a part time student, the modules above will be split over 2 years.

You can find out which modules are available in each semester on the Course Specifications .

Credits: 20

Compulsory module

Good writers are good readers first and foremost. This module will introduce you to theories, debates and practices in narrative, enhancing your understanding of narrative as it functions both within literature and culture generally. You will examine some of the codes and conventions that govern the production, structure, reception and interpretation of narrative. To do this you will explore films, novels, poetry and plays, from Ovid’s Metamorphoses to Hitchcock’s Vertigo.  By engaging with these varied narrative forms you will consider the relationship between narrative and culture and think critically about the historical development of those forms.

This module introduces you to core skills in creative writing, including creating setting, poetic form, working with dialogue, and characterisation. You will also develop skills in workshopping and collaborating on creative work, familiarising yourself with the workshop environment which will be central to your learning on this course. You will have the opportunity to experiment with a range of forms and ideas in group writing activities, and through this module will become more confident in sharing your work with others.

This module will introduce you to the variety of professional contexts you could work in as a creative writer. You will start to develop the professional skills needed to work as a writer, working to deadlines and writing to briefs. You will engage with many different forms of writing, from memoirs to scripts and graphic novels to blogs. As part of this module you will have the chance to meet a variety of inspiring visiting writers, who can share their expertise with you. 

This module emphasises the role of research in the production of creative work. We will introduce you to a range of research techniques to help stimulate creative projects and contextualise your writing. There will be opportunities to use different types of research materials to generate your own work, as well as studying texts that have been produced using different research methods. You will have the opportunity to take part in creative projects based on archival work. 

This module will help you to become more confident in working with literature at degree level. You will engage with a range of texts written before the 19th century. This includes prose, drama, poetry, speeches, letters and articles. Through this you will start to think about how literature and history can be brought together, and why the study of English Literature remains a popular and important subject.

On this module we will examine some well known classic texts alongside more unusual selections. These texts will help you to question the social, political, cultural and historical values through which we approach literature. This includes an exciting range of texts across different media and forms, from 19th century poetry to early cinema and 1930s nonfiction. Along the way we will consider questions of gender, class, war, empire, form, genre and much more.

In your second year, if you are a full time student, you will study:

• 3 optional modules in semester 1
• 1 compulsory module and 2 optional modules in semester 2

1 of your optional modules can be a Literature module from Year 2. You can find them on our English Literature page .

Optional modules will run if they receive enough interest. It is not guaranteed that all modules will run every year.

This work-related module will develop your understanding of the relationship between creative writing practices and employability in the creative industries. It is an opportunity for you to explore the methods and means of literary publishing, production and performance, developing transferable and employable skills through project work. The module combines a broad exploration of industry aims and ethics with first hand experience of specific editorial, commercial, and practical processes. 

Optional module

This module is an opportunity to read and produce a range of fictional forms, from flash fictions to novellas, and short stories to novels. You will develop an understanding of:

• Characterisation
• Point of view

This will help you to produce your own fiction portfolio.

This module will give you the opportunity to explore a range of non-fiction texts including:

• Creative non-fiction
• Fictocriticism
• Blogs and online journals
• Documentary, travel and life writing

Through this you will develop your understanding of voice, structure and audience in relation to these forms, as well as considering the blurred lines between fact and fiction in non-fiction writing. By viewing, reading and watching a range of texts, we will ask you to make the links between creative and critical writing, and to produce your own nonfictional work.

From the sonnet to the prose poem, this module will broaden your understanding of the formal qualities of poetry, as you discover how to produce dazzling imagery and perfect rhythm, manipulating voice and pace. On this module you will study a range of contemporary poets, supplemented by visits and readings. You will produce your own portfolio of poetry by the end of the module.

This module addresses the essential elements of scriptwriting. This includes writing convincing dialogue, creating interesting characters, and constructing coherent stories. We will also introduce you to the cultural, theoretical and industrial contexts of scriptwriting. Through this module you will develop your expressive and technical skills in writing scripts for one or more of:

• Stage and film

By the end of the module you will have produced your own original script.

On this module we will explore the different ways books and films tell stories, and what happens to literature and literary characters when they are translated onto the screen. We will introduce you to the theory, methods and conventions behind the process of adaptation. In addition to examining specific examples of film adaptation, you can choose to experiment creatively on an adaptation project of your own, using what you have learnt.

Science Fiction has a history of encouraging readers and viewers to reflect on their post industrial choices, and consider how they have affected the wellbeing of the planet and its inhabitants. On this module we will draw on a range of critical perspectives around utopianism to approach landmark texts in the history of science fiction. You will have the opportunity to get involved with our ongoing science fiction writing project Terra Two: An Ark for Off-World Survival ( https://yorkstjohnterratwo.com/ ).

In your third year, if you are a full time student, you will study:

• A dissertation module studied across semesters 1 and 2
• 2 optional modules in semester 1
• 1 optional module in semester 2

1 of your optional modules can be a Literature module.

Credits: 60

This extended project will see you independently research, plan and write a substantial piece of creative writing. This allows you to demonstrate technical mastery in your chosen forms and genres, as well as developing professional presentation skills. The creative work is accompanied by a contextual reflection, which will demonstrate your analytical and research skills. You will be guided by a supervisor with expertise in the area you focus on, and will have the option to take part in a weekend residential writing retreat.

On this module you will consider the historical, theoretical, cultural and political dimensions of genre, as well as exploring the conventions which are attributed to specific genres. You will also be given the opportunity to critically explore differentiations between high and low culture, and investigate genres such as tragedy, satire and the Gothic, romance, horror, and noir. The module will help you to develop an awareness of literary and generic concepts between and across different forms. Through this you will develop skills in original composition, drafting and editing. 

This module is an opportunity to explore and participate in contemporary literature. Through this you will start to develop the relationship between your creative practice and the theory, philosophy, and politics that uniform and inspire contemporary work. This will involve engaging with writing that challenges the traditional boundaries of literature and is fresh, exciting and innovative. You will also consider a broad range of materials and techniques that will help you to develop your own innovative creative practices.

On this module we will introduce you to a range of very contemporary publishing and literary cultures, helping you to position your own work in the contemporary literary landscape. You will be encouraged to think critically about literary culture, and develop a sense of how your own work might contribute to or challenge contemporary modes of writing. The module also has a practical focus which will help you to develop a professional portfolio you can use as a springboard into your career.

The Victorian poet Matthew Arnold said of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre that “the writer’s mind contains nothing but hunger, rebellion, and rage.” These are also themes that characterise much of the writing of the Victorian period. Whether the issues are societal or individual, many Victorian novels protest against the privations and injustices writers saw around them. At the same time, there were also funny, rude, and sensational texts, and texts which imagined a different kind of future in the emergent genre of science fiction. This module includes a variety of writing from across the Victorian era, and considers texts within the political, environmental, and social contexts in which they were produced.

This module takes literary trends, such as the vogue for young adult vampire fiction during the late 2000s, or the enthusiasm for fantasy fiction we’re experiencing in the 2020s, and situates them in a longer historical view. We will encourage you to consider broader narratives of subversion and experimentation, and confront questions about literary value, originality, and influence. We may look, for instance, at a recent work of Gothic fiction such as Colleen Hoover’s Verity (2018), alongside nineteenth-century sensationalist novels, eighteenth-century Gothic novels, the occult works of early modern figures, and even trace the novel’s influences all the way back to Dante’s thirteenth-century exploration of hell in Inferno. 

On this module you will investigate the theatrical experimentation that took place over the last century, and consider its impact on the contemporary stage. You will consider the major movements and perspectives of the period against the background of wider intellectual, cultural and aesthetic debates. Through this we will explore the creative dynamics between:

• Tradition and innovation
• Word and image
• Writing and performance
• Reading and spectatorship

This module will examine a selection of texts from 20th century American literature, and relate these works to their cultural, social and political backgrounds. We will focus on texts that demonstrate formal innovation and experimentation, and the selection will reflect the variety of twentieth century American experience. You will read Native American, African American and Chinese-American texts alongside literature produced in the wake of radical social change such as Beat writing, Vietnam narratives, and responses to 9/11.

On this module we will examine texts from the English speaking and Creole Caribbean, a region that has produced 2 Nobel Prize winners in Literature. We will introduce you to a range of writing from and about the Caribbean, allowing you to appreciate the longstanding global impact of this writing and how it is currently being marked and remembered. We will particularly focus on the close connections of the past and present between Britain and the Caribbean.

On this module we will explore issues surrounding gender and sexuality. We will debate whether various elements of gender are natural or cultural, as well as how different genders and sexualities are presented in film and literature. We will investigate how do different cultural groups use popular culture and literature to reinforce, challenge, transgress or disrupt traditional gender expectations. This module challenges you to draw on all of the skills, theories and approaches encountered throughout your degree to interrogate the representation of gender roles and sexuality in popular culture.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching and learning.

The aim of our teaching is to help you to become a better writer. We want you to be an active learner who is engaged in every aspect of the course. You will have opportunities to share your work in progress in regular workshops, which will help you get comfortable with responding to feedback and reworking your writing. You will also take part in:

• Masterclasses
• Guest events

You will typically study 3 modules each semester. Each module will normally have 3 hours of contact time each week, so you will have a minimum of 9 hours each week of teaching.

Alongside your timetabled contact time, you will need to study independently. This means spending time reading around the topics we cover and preparing for your taught sessions. This will ensure that you get the most out of your degree, as well as building valuable time management skills. 

Our teaching draws on both our research and professional experience. This means your learning is informed by the most current thinking in the subject area. You can find out more about our research and backgrounds by visiting our staff pages .

There are no exams on this course, as we believe there are better ways to assess creative skills. You will mainly be assessed through coursework, which will often take the form of a portfolio of original writing accompanied by a reflective commentary. You will also write essays, demonstrating your skill in literary analysis. Other assessment opportunities are designed to help you develop new skills and prepare for your career. This may include:

• Project work
• Organising events and publications
• Giving presentations

Career outcomes

Your future with a degree in creative writing.

A degree in Creative Writing can help you become a professional writer, but the skills you learn on this course will also be relevant to many other professions. As you explore your creativity you will also build transferrable skills in analysis, communication, team working and presentation.

This degree could be the first step toward your career as a:

• Marketing, PR or communications professional

Discover more career options on Prospects careers advice pages .

You could also progress onto a postgraduate degree and take your learning even further.

Postgraduate courses at York St John University

Creative Writing MFA

Publishing MA

Publishing and Creative Writing MA

Contemporary Literature MA

Whatever your ambitions, we can help you get there.

Our careers service, LaunchPad provides career support tailored to your ambitions. Through this service you can access:

• Employer events
• LinkedIn, CV and cover letter sessions
• Workshops on application writing and interview skills
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Personalised career advice

This support doesn't end when you graduate. You can access our expert career advice for the rest of your life. We will help you gain experience and confidence to succeed.

Entry requirements

Qualifications.

104 UCAS Tariff points See full entry requirements including GCSEs

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International students

If you are an international student you will need to show that your qualifications match our entry requirements.

Information about international qualifications and entry requirements can be found on our International pages.

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

International entry requirements

This course is available with a foundation year

If you do not yet meet the minimum requirements for entry straight onto this degree course, or feel you are not quite ready for the transition to Higher Education, this is a great option for you. Passing a foundation year guarantees you a place on this degree course the following academic year.

Foundation year

Mature Learners Entry Scheme

If you have been out of education for 3 years or more and have a grade C GCSE in English Language or equivalent, you are eligible for our entry scheme for mature learners. It's a scheme that recognises non-traditional entry qualifications and experience for entry onto this course. Information on how to apply can be found on our dedicated page.

Mature entry offer scheme

Terms and conditions

Our terms and conditions, policies and procedures contain important information about studying at York St John University. You can read them on our Admissions page .

Fees and funding

To study for an undergraduate degree with us, you will need to pay tuition fees for your course. How much you pay depends on whether you live inside the UK, or internationally (outside the UK). Tuition fees may be subject to inflation in future years.

UK 2024 entry

The tuition fee for 2024 entry onto this course is:

• £9,250 per year for full time study
• £6,935 per year for the first 4 years if you study part time

These prices apply to all UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man students

You can find out more about funding your degree by visiting our funding opportunities page:

Funding Opportunities

Placement year funding

If you choose to take a placement year, and your course offers it, you can apply for the Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loan for your placement year. How much you are awarded is based on the type of placement being undertaken and whether it is a paid or unpaid placement. The tuition fee for your placement year will be reduced.

UK 2024 entry £9,250 per year full time

International 2024 entry

The tuition fee for 2024 entry to this course is £11,500 per year for full time study.

This price applies to all students living outside the UK.

Due to immigration laws, if you are an international student on a Student Visa, you must study full time. For more information about visa requirements and short-term study visas, please visit the  International Visa and Immigration  pages.

Find out more about funding your degree:

International fees and funding

Additional costs and financial support

There may also be some additional costs to take into account throughout your studies, including the cost of accommodation.

Course-related costs

While studying for your degree, there may be additional costs related to your course. This may include purchasing personal equipment and stationery, books and optional field trips.

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For more information on tuition fee reductions and additional costs for studying abroad, please visit our  study abroad pages .

Accommodation and living costs

For detailed information on accommodation and living costs, visit our Accommodation pages .

Financial help and support

Our Funding Advice team are here to help you with your finances throughout your degree. They offer a personal service that can help you with funding your studies and budgeting for living expenses. 

For advice on everything from applying for scholarships to finding additional financial support email [email protected] .

Course highlights

Unique work experience

On the Working with Words module you can get involved in editing, designing and publishing our annual anthology of student fiction and poetry, Beyond the Walls.

York Centre for Writing

When you join us you will become part of York Centre for Writing - d hub for exciting writing events, projects and publications, and collaborations with independent publishers, the York Literature Festival and community partners.

Find your creative voice

With specialist modules in fiction, non-fiction, script writing, poetry and more, there are plenty of chances to experiment with new forms and genres.

Where ideas grow

Read some of our students' work and find out all the news from Creative Writing at York St John University on our blog.

Where ideas grow blog

Lewis Creative Writing

--> Beyond being knowledgeable and excellent teachers, the lecturers here have a genuine passion and interest for the subject, and are very up to date with the scene as active writers and readers. They are genuinely enthusiastic about their students and their own work, and provide endless support. The course itself is incredibly diverse in the modules it offers. There is always something you will enjoy each semester or something you will come to enjoy thanks to the excellent course materials and teaching. I also found the assignments to be flexible, providing me with options to approach the course in my own way. The university is incredibly forward thinking and always adapting to ongoing changes.

Piaras Creative Writing

--> I chose to study Creative Writing because I have always loved telling stories, and the course helped me tell stories in a way I never imagined I could. It also helped me make that first move into allowing others to actually read my work which was such an amazing feeling. The best thing about Creative Writing is the tutors. Learning from people who have actually achieved in the field is such an honour. The feedback on my work was always constructive and made me a better writer.

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