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Immerse yourself in a world of writing
Join us on UEA's campus in Norwich, the City of Stories, in July 2026 to learn from experts and immerse yourself in a world of writing.
UEA is recognised today as the home of Creative Writing across the globe. We pioneered the teaching of the subject in Europe more than 50 years ago and have since trained countless award-winning writers, including Booker Prize winners and a Nobel Laureate for Literature. Our summer school is a unique opportunity to study at the most prestigious university in the UK for Creative Writing.
During this two-week course, you will:
Experience our pioneering Creative Writing workshops and pedagogy, learning and growing through seminars, keynote lectures, and self-directed writing sessions
Develop your portfolio of fiction in all its forms, with a particular focus on place writing
Explore Norwich and Norfolk, one of the most beautiful and culturally rich regions in the UK
Learn alongside likeminded writers from all around the world, making new friends and gaining global perspectives
At a glance
Course Date: Sunday 5 July - Sunday 19 July 2026 (2 weeks)
Course Fee: £2,295.00 GBP
Course Level: Undergraduate
Accreditation: 10 UCU (equivalent to 5 ECTS)
Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK
Open to: International and Home students, graduates, and professionals, aged 18 or over (see Eligibility Criteria below for more information)
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026, 23:59 BST
Key Information
Further information about this accredited academic summer school can be found below. You can also download the Course Handbook (opens pdf).
Want to find out more? We invite you to attend the next Information Session on Tuesday 24 March at 17:00 (GMT): register here.
Can't make the webinar? Watch the recording of a recent Information Session, led by the UEA Summer University team and our inspiring module convenor, Dr Tom Roebuck.