Fiction in all its forms: UEA Creative Writing Summer School

Immerse yourself in a world of writing

Join us on UEA's campus in Norwich, the City of Stories, in July 2027 to learn from experts and connect with writers from all over the world.

UEA is recognised worldwide as the home of Creative Writing. We were the first to teach 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. This two-week summer study programme provides a unique opportunity to study at the UK's most prestigious university for Creative Writing and learn from a diverse team of leading academics, published authors, and specialists in fiction, non-fiction and place-based writing.

You'll leave the course as a more confident, skilled and imaginative writer and storyteller, with new pieces for your portfolio and fresh perspectives shaped by Norwich's rich literary heritage.

At a glance

• Course Date: Sunday 4 July - Sunday 18 July 2027 (two weeks)

• Course Fee: £2,295 GBP - £150 early bird discount available until 15 February 2027!

• Course Level: Undergraduate

• Accreditation: 10 UCU (equivalent to 5 ECTS)

• Sample Course Schedule: Available here (opens PDF)

• Course Handbook: Available here (opens PDF)

• 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 2027, 11.00pm UK time

• Full Fee Payment Deadline: 7 May 2027, 9.00am UK time

• Key Contact: summer.university@uea.ac.uk.

Apply now to avoid missing out! Or, if you're not ready to make an application yet, you can register your interest below to join our mailing list and find out why UEA is the perfect place to spend two exciting weeks this summer.