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20 February 2023
So, you want to be a writer? There’s something fascinating about creative writing… As Alisha Weir said in the newly released Matilda the Musical (originally written by Roald Dahl); reading a book is like a ...
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03 February 2023
Creative writing is an art. And like everything artistic, it requires imagination. Whether it is a poem, story, blog, or any other form of writing, the writer must use imagination and expression to evoke emotio...
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At the University of Bolton, you can create a master's degree tailored to meet your needs. Through various engaging projects, you can develop your creative practice as part of this new and exciting
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The personal statement is a key part of your UCAS application. It's your chance to describe your ambitions, skills, and experience to your five chosen university choices. You'll need to write it in 650 words or less. So, what should you ...
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In an age of digitisation and technology, creative writing has emerged as the next hot topic. From bloggers to marketers, it has become an enjoyable career for many. Creative writing is on its way to becoming one of the highest-p...
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07 September 2022
When we think about some of the greatest novels of all time, we immediately think of the likes of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen or Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The truth is that when it comes t...
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Do you have a way with, or love the written word? Or, perhaps you express yourself best through writing your feelings down or by resonating with an enticing novel? These are traits associated with an english and creative writing degree. ...
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01 September 2021
Always dreamed of turning your love of writing into a professional career? Our unique joint degree in English and Creative Writing allows you to deepen your intellectual knowledge of literature and further enhance your unders...
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24 March 2021
Language is dynamic and ever-changing. Words come in and out of fashion and change meaning all the time. Language is a measure of society as much as it is a form of communication. Words, not just names, have power and influence on how we...
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22 March 2021
The recent decision of Dr Suess’ Estate to remove six of his books from publication has caused uproar. The books contain overtly racist illustrations, and most people will never have even heard of them. However, it hasn't stopped publi...
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16 February 2021
Students are looking more critically than ever before at the courses that universities are offering. Today’s students want to study subjects that are going to take them onto the next level of their journey, improve their skills, and in...
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27 August 2020
There are some really good reasons to study a degree in English at the University of Bolton. Yes, our department is ranked second in the UK by The Guardian Univ...
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17 August 2020
Study English and Creative Writing at the University of Bolton, No.1 in the North West for the past three years in Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and No.2 in Teaching Quality in the Sunday Times Good University Gui...
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03 June 2020
Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task to begin with. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially a career to pursue. The next step is to look for ...
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27 May 2020
Many people who study creative writing go on to work for Advertising and Marketing agencies. These types of careers bring a lot of variety and collaboration across brands and people which is why they’re so popular. Yet, for the last co...
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26 May 2020
Our English and Creative Writing degrees can lead to a broad range of careers. One option is ghostwriting. What are the pros and cons of following this path?Ghostwriters are hired to prepar...
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13 April 2020
For those who enjoy the written word in all its beautiful forms, the obvious degree choice is English and Creative Writing. While most will carry the dream of writing a novel and becoming the next J. K. Rowling, there are plenty of other...
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14 June 2019
On 2 May 2019, University of Bolton’s Creative Writing, English and Theatre students proudly presented an exciting night of live entertainment celebrating creative writing talent in performance.School of the Arts students teamed...
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14 June 2019
This May, the English Department hosted a major international conference to celebrate the poet Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday.Marking Bolton as a centre of interest for Whitman scholars and readers, we were joined by speakers fro...
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14 June 2019
The department of English and Creative Writing has been ranked #2 overall in the whole of the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2020, which is “aimed specifically at students who are trying to choose a course.”This major rec...
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09 May 2019
We are delighted to announce that recent Creative Writing graduate Lene Nyland has secured a job as a quality assurance tester at a video game production company.When asked about her time studying with us, Lene said: 'I owe a lot,...
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University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton. BL3 5AB
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University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton. BL3 5AB
Part of the University of Bolton Group