Diploma in Creative Writing student spotlights

Meet our students

The part-time Diploma in Creative Writing attracts enthusiastic active writers from across the globe who are looking to explore and develop their craft.

While some of our students may have previous experience of literary study, this is not essential and formal qualications aren't needed.

There are two ways to study: 

  • Mostly online: taught online with a two-week summer school in Oxford.
  • In-person: takes place on weekends in Oxford with a seven-day summer school in Oxford.

Both pathways offer a rich combination of one-to-one tutorials and group discussions. 

Discover what some of our past and current students have to say about the course using the link below.

Sarah Easter Collins

Sarah Easter Collins

After completing two short online courses in creative writing, Sarah applied for the Diploma in Creative Writing so she could fine-tune her ideas. During the Diploma she was taken on by an agent and has since published her first novel.

Matthew Osment

Matthew Osment

Matthew had always enjoyed writing but focused on his career in banking, alongside a parallel career in the Army Reserve, until he completed a short online course in fiction writing. He then enrolled on the Diploma in Creative Writing.

Tahmina Maula

Tahmina Maula

Tahmina worked as a senior manager in education before taking a career break to undertake the Undergraduate Diploma in Creative Writing.

Daisy McNally

Daisy McNally

Daisy had not done any sort of creative writing until studying with us. She has since published her first novel and is now a tutor at the Department.

Judith Carrichner

Judith Carrichner

Judith joined a short online course before progressing onto the Diploma in Creative Writing online pathway. She has since been accepted onto a master's programme at the University of Cambridge.

Paul Scott

Paul Scott

The Diploma in Creative Writing gave Paul the freedom to experiment with different genres, and the confidence to embark on a new path in life