English, Theatre and Creative Writing

Keira Moulding

"The best thing about the course is the tutors. They have made me even more passionate about learning French because they care about the students"

Sina Hajianpashakolaei

"It’s about being able to find yourself and your own voice"

Christina Stores

"I decided on this course in particular because I never wanted to read any other subject other than English Literature. As I live locally, Oxford Brookes University was always going to be the obvious choice"

Sarah Stretton

"I was attracted to the course by the literary fellows and the focus on workshopping and developing as a writer"

Jim Campbell

"The input of the visiting fellows, all of them published writers, is hugely valuable. We had to read their books and they gave us assignments to do in class. I had to write suddenly in class for 15 minutes and then read it out – I wasn’t sure how I’d cope with that, and I actually liked it and I miss it when semesters are over!"

Devon Robertson

"I had no doubts that I would choose to study a MA English Literature because of my undergraduate experience and passion for the subject"

Amber Scarborough

"This has been such a phenomenal experience. The lecturers and everyone else have been so nice and helpful. I feel so lucky that I was able to do this!"

Zita Zelei

"The opportunity to study at Brookes was too good to miss. I wanted the intellectual challenge, and I was looking forward to stimulating classes, lectures, and like-minded course mates. I was attracted to Brookes because of its reputation for being an inclusive university"

Loraine Fergusson

"I chose to come to Brookes because the luminous list of Creative Writing Fellows and speakers included two of my favourite writers – Philip Pullman and Howard Jacobson"

Lisa McDonald

"I would encourage anyone who is considering the course to grab the opportunity with both hands. It massively improves your writing, enthuses you, and makes success and publication seem a possibility rather than just a hopeless dream"

Matthew Perryman

"In a single year, the course completely transformed my entire perception of writing fiction and has accelerated the development of my own writing style. I am young for the writing game and came onto the course with many misconceptions"

Imogen Dunn

"The aspects of specialisation offered through the modular nature of the course at Brookes have honed my adaptability and breadth of knowledge through researching language from different angles"

Dylan Williams

"I have had a great experience at Brookes, both as a student and as a member of staff. It has prepared me excellently for my future, and it will always be a place I hold close to my heart"

Paige Clarkson

"I like how the course is a small group and you really get to know everyone, including the lecturers, on a personal level. I think this is truly special because it means people are there to help you and they genuinely care about your education and wellbeing"

Sophie Jamieson

"Brookes is truly a university where students feel valued and looked after"

Meredith Sneddon

"One of the best parts of the course was definitely the teaching. The lecturers were fantastic; their passion for their subject comes across so clearly in all they do, and the personal support offered to me by my academic advisor made all the difference"

Hikari Hamada

"I think compared to any other university I can learn and feel a lot about different cultures here. So if someone wants to learn about other cultures, then Oxford Brookes University is the best place"