Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Creative Writing and Music Production (W343)

Creative Writing at Liverpool Hope University will give students the chance to experience the joys of crafting the written word. The degree focuses on developing them as a writer of poetry and prose (fiction and creative non-fiction), across the broad field of literature (poems, short stories, novels, reflective and critical essays). Professional writing - reviews, blogs and articles for different kinds of media - is also studied. The university's focus on creativity and employability means students will be able to produce engaging, innovative and marketable texts.

By studying Creative Writing, students will be empowered with an enhanced command of their craft, increased confidence in expressing their thoughts and emotions, an understanding of the values that inform their writing practice, and the technical skillset to deliver their work to various audiences. Students' writing will be enhanced by studying under leading published writers and academics, and they will develop a range of workplace skills to prepare for fulfilling careers.

Liverpool is a vibrant city, tapping into the momentum and energy of a diverse creative scene, which stems from a long history as an international port city known for its music. Liverpool Hope University's course adopts a creative approach to music production that considers equipment to be a means to artistic ends, an aspect of modern musicianship that is essential for any self-sufficient practitioner.

Music Production gives students the opportunity to explore the creative, technical, and theoretical aspects of one of the most rapidly changing creative landscapes. The course will expose them to aspects of the music business and industry, as well as its many historical and theoretical concepts. It provides students the opportunity to develop lasting, transferable skill sets that empower them to develop a resilient and sustainable approach to their future practice. To achieve these aims, the program features: • A creative outlook towards music production that explores equipment as means to artistic ends. • A forward-looking program that values new practices in music production without excluding traditional topics. • An integrated approach to music production that covers the fundamentals of the topic without leaving gaps in knowledge. • A team with interests in diverse aspects of music production that are pursued professionally beyond the university setting.