University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia (UEA) is internationally renowned for its creative writing programme, having established the UK’s first MA in Creative Writing in 1970.
Built on a workshop-based model that blends critical analysis with creative practice, the programme fosters bold, original voices across fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, crime writing, and non-fiction.
Students join a vibrant community of practice, mentored by experienced authors and closely connected to the literary world beyond academia.
With a track record of producing Booker Prize winners, Costa Award recipients, and globally acclaimed authors such as Ian McEwan, Anne Enright, and (Nobel laureate) Kazuo Ishiguro, UEA combines literary heritage with a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and professional development for the next generation of writers.
Image: Author Margaret Atwood at UEA © Dave Gutridge
