Creative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons)

University of Chichester

Overview

Develop your skills as a writer and grow your ability to critically engage in philosophical debate

Qualify with a degree that gives you skills in creative writing alongside the analysis, critical debate, and research of key philosophical and ethical questions. You will have the opportunity to learn, and then specialise in, a wide-range of creative writing disciplines including: fiction, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.

In addition, you will learn to read and study key texts in detail, to think critically and analytically about important ideas and issues, and to write knowledgeably about questions which matter to you and society. You will learn from our team of practising and published poets, novelists, and screenwriters, as well as leading experts in the fields of philosophy and ethics.

On this course you will:

• Study the craft of writing short fiction, poetry, novels, screenplays and creative non-fiction.
• Gain a critical insight into key philosophical questions and debates.
• Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics.
• Engage with contemporary issues in your writing such as climate change, race and sexuality.
• Build your degree around your interests.
• Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel.

Careers

Open up your future career options

Our Creative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics graduates are highly-valued by employers for their strong problem solving and communication skills and often continue into a wide range of careers.

Career paths include:

• Novelist
• Publishing
• Teaching
• Marketing
• Journalism
• Communications and PR
• Local and national government
• Copywriting
• Human resources
• Youth work