This practice-based and industry-focused course – one of the top seven in the UK according to The Guardian Best Universities Guide 2026, and top ten in The Times Good University Guide 2024 – will introduce you to the intricacies of writing in an exciting range of styles and genres, and fully equip you with work-ready skills for the many writing and writing-related industries.

You will develop your skills and talent as a writer through dynamic workshops, exercises and work-like projects involving writing, editing, publishing and pitching, all supplemented by the study of English.

Working alongside a range of highly-accomplished, widely-published professionals, including prize-winning, internationally-recognised authors, poets and screenwriters with real expertise in teaching, you will study at the heart of an active writing community, central to this UNESCO City of Literature. You will also learn how to give and receive critical input from tutors who will support and encourage you to follow your writerly instincts, to experiment, and to develop wide-ranging and highly applicable skills. Exciting, targeted optional modules enable you to pursue your interests under expert guidance.

Our keen focus on developing your employability skillset will ensure you are also extremely well placed to succeed in a wide range of careers.

Develop your creative and professional writing across a wide range of genres, working with highly active, multiple-award-winning expert writer-tutors. See our staff profiles below.

Undertake hands-on roles in creative project management and development, preparing you for work in and beyond the writing and arts industries, developing creative solutions to global problems.

Develop confidence in your communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

Undertake study abroad, if you would like to, with one of our international partners across the world.

Recognised in the UK

NTU is in the Top 5 in the UK for Creative Writing (Guardian University Rankings 2027).

Exceptional teaching quality

NTU is 5th in the UK for teaching quality in Creative Writing (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027).

Be industry-ready

Top-rated learning resources

Creative Writing at NTU is 2nd in the UK for the percentage of students who are positive about the learning resources on their course (NSS, 2026).

With guidance from experts, and as part of a thriving writing and literary community, you will experiment with writing in a wide variety of genres, including fiction, poetry, writing for stage and screen, and writing for and with digital technologies. You will also gain valuable hands-on industry experience, and develop a detailed, first-hand knowledge of publishing and the literary industries. Ultimately, you will focus on your chosen specialisations, and further develop your craft and industry skills, equipping yourself fully for life beyond the course.

During the first year, you will study four core modules which focus on developing your writing and reading skills, while introducing you practically and actively to a wide range of exciting genres and possibilities. In the second year, you will pursue your individual interests through a range of optional modules. There is also an opportunity to spend the second half of the second year on international exchange at one of our partner universities, if you wish to do so. In your final year, with close supervision, you’ll undertake a major project on a topic of your choice, as well as studying optional modules focused on refining your writerly and employability skills. Our course is developed with the utmost care, to allow you to explore enjoyable and exciting pursuits that will develop your writing and writing industry skillset, and your preparedness for graduate employment.

Creative Writing ranked among the UK’s top five universities

We’re proud to be recognised among the UK’s top five universities in The Guardian University Guide 2027. This achievement reflects our commitment to providing an outstanding student experience, supporting our students to reach their potential and preparing them for the future.

Module information

A standard full-time BA (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional placement yearFinal year

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Beginning Writing: The Writing World

This module is designed to help you discover and develop your writing passions. Learn about, and tackle, the core elements of writing fiction, poetry, plays, and screenplays. Hone your skills in areas such as narrative structure, characterisation, dialogue, editing and revision, while learning from an exciting and diverse range of genres and styles of writing

20 credits

Writing, Editing and Publishing in a Sustainable World

Your introduction to the varied world of publishing, editing and writing for publication! You will be introduced to the skills required for editing fiction, non-fiction, poetry and scripts, in relation to your own writing and that of other practitioners both fellow students and published authors.

Writing in a UNESCO City of Literature

Engage with the work undertaken by Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature, as well as with the wider network of UNESCO Creative Cities, connecting with partner organisations in the creative and cultural industries. You will have opportunities on this module to develop work to submit for publishing consideration by Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature, and can opt to write creatively, journalistically or critically.

Literary Pasts, Presents and Futures

This module allows students to develop firm foundations in their knowledge of key authors and literary genres, from Middle English and the Early Modern period through to the present. The module places literatures from different eras in dialogue, inviting students to consider how texts 'speak' to one another across the ages. In doing so, it builds a critical understanding of literary heritage in which students are encouraged to reflect on fundamental issues in the study of English, such as the nature of literary 'tradition', and textual innovation. The module thereby reveals literary histories to be of enduring relevance to the contemporary moment and invites students to consider what the future might hold for studies in the subject.

The Book Group

This innovative module offers a chance to slow down and think deeply and critically. It is designed to introduce you to ‘reading around the text', meaning you will also consider the historical and cultural contexts to excellent writing, focusing on a small number of texts of different kinds and reaching your own carefully considered conclusions.

Ways of Reading

This module introduces you to the many different ways in which you might read and interpret texts. You will explore critical approaches to literature, and the different 'lenses' through which it might be read, considering questions related to authorship, publication and form, along with questions relating to writing and interpretation, around issues such as gender, race and the environment. This will encourage you to question what it means to read texts from particular perspectives, what assumptions we make as we read, the relationship between a text and the world, and even what it means to be human.

Optional pathways

Pathway 1: Extended work-like experience

Get the experience you need for after you graduate, and really understand how the things you study translate into the world of work with a work placement. Your highly experienced Employability Team will help you find a placement to suit your career goals from our huge network of companies, charities, institutions, and beyond.

Pathway 2: An international exchange

Travel the world, meet new friends, and have experiences you will remember for the rest of your life.

Our flexible curriculum has been designed to allow some amazing opportunities for you. Your second year of study is divided into two semesters, giving you the opportunity to take part in an international exchange. You could study with one of international exchange partners in Australia, Europe, USA, Canada, Thailand and many, many more.

Our dedicated team will support you in finding and arranging a suitable exchange. And don't worry about the cost, they will help you apply for any grants or loans you may need, as no one should miss out on the chance to broaden their horizons.

Pathway 3: Taught pathway

On this pathway, you will take a selection of core modules in addition to choosing from optional modules.

Magazine Publishing: Concept to Dissemination

Working in a small team, you will collaboratively develop your own literary/cultural magazine, producing and commissioning professional content, and considering everything from commissioning and layout to publication, launch and dissemination. You will also learn about the contemporary publishing industry, magazine publishing through the ages, and means of producing and disseminating literary publications.

Advanced fiction and its Contexts

Further develop your skills at both writing and interpreting fiction. You will consider exciting fiction in various genres, from across the English-speaking world, and will write and edit your own fiction and analysis, refining your craft and style. You will also learn about related aspects of the publishing world

Imagining the Sustainable World

We live in an era of significant challenges to the wellbeing of the planet and its inhabitants – from global warming, water pollution and energy shortages, to poverty, inequality and conflict. This module will examine how writing from a range of eras and genres might offer insights, warnings, possibilities, sources of hope, and solutions to contemporary problems.

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Working with Scripts

Develop your scriptwriting skills, whether for screen, podcast, stage, or radio. On this module, you will also learn about the working environment in which scripts are commissioned, written and produced, and develop important, exciting hands-on skills and experience.

Poetry and its Contexts

Develop your poetry writing skills to a high level, developing your talent and craft. You will also learn about the markets for poetry and how to enter them. Alongside writing and workshopping your poems, you will read and learn from modern poets from across the English-speaking world.

Romantic Revolutions

This module explores Romantic literature from 1780-1840. This was the era of the French revolution and Napoleonic wars, and also a period of great social change and development in Britain. You will study fiction, poetry and other forms of writing from this era, exploring work by well-known writers such as Wordsworth and Shelley, as well as women's writing, working-class writing and regional writing. The module will help you to develop your research skills and to engage in creative project ideas focusing on Romantic-era writing and thought. You will also explore how far revolutionary political and social change is reflected in the experimental themes and forms of Romantic writing, as well as considering the role of literature in encouraging social change, and its continued relevance today.

Black Writing in Britain

You will become familiar with many black writers writing in or about Britain from the 1950s until the present day on this module. We will discuss the scope and function of the academic field named Black Writing in Britain, and consider the limitations and opportunities presented by the idea of a Black British literary canon or tradition, by examining the texts in the contexts of consciousness, resistance, and activism, publishing and the literary marketplace, black identity, diaspora and migration, and ideas of national identity. The module encourages debate over the impact of political, social, historical, and cultural contexts on literary texts, and the impact of literary texts on political, social, historical, and cultural contexts.

Intercultural Communication at Work

On this globally-focused module, you will gain the knowledge, skills and strategies to build your intercultural communication competence. Analyse and reflect on the impact of culture(s) on your values, assumptions, perceptions, expectations, and behaviours. Build successful verbal and non-verbal communication strategies in different intercultural settings.

Language, Inequality and Social Justice

Social justice is an important research topic that is inextricably linked to language use. Whether it's racial abuse on social media, prejudice against regional accents in schools, or sexist advertising campaigns, discrimination is a social issue that affects us all in one way or another. This module examines how language can be used to both promote social justice and tackle prejudice and discrimination in a range of institutional and everyday contexts. This module is especially appealing if you wish to pursue a career in advocacy, human resources or journalism.

You may choose to take an optional year-long placement in Year Three, either in the UK or overseas.

Creative Writing Major Project

This module provides an exciting opportunity to develop your own long-form creative project, which may be a feature-length play/screenplay, piece of fiction, collection of poems or short stories, or something else entirely, with expert supervision from a specialist in your chosen genre.

40 credits

The Freelancer

Enhance your employability by developing your own personal and professional portfolio. You will work to develop your professional skills in a working environment by completing twelve hours of targeted freelance activity, which you will reflect on in a portfolio.

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Writing Justice, Changing Worlds

This module explores decolonial literature, poetry, and film, linking representation to anti-colonialism. You'll study marginalized traditions, postcolonial theory, and develop skills in critical reading and literary activism.

Writing for Magazines: Regional, National and International Contexts

How do freelance writers carve out a niche in magazines and other publications? How are such working relationships built and maintained? This module will introduce you to writing for a wide range of local, national and international magazines, both creatively and critically. You will study the differences, where they exist, between print and digital publication, and write and pitch a range of articles in different styles.

Collaboration and Performance

Collaboration can be vital to working as a writer, and in many other fields of employment. It can also teach you many valuable work and life skills. On this optional module you will examine collaborative writing projects, and then work in small teams, in a writers' room environment, to develop your own project. You will then advertise it, and perform it for an audience.

Creative Writing in the Community

Develop your theoretical and practical understanding of applying creative writing and workshopping in community settings. This module prepares you for public speaking and developing and running projects, within and beyond creative writing.

The American Gilded Age

Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner coined the term the ‘gilded age’ in 1873, and it’s a period that lasted from then until the 1890s, marked by economic expansion, a concentration of wealth, growing inequality, surging immigration, and political corruption. Some say the United States is living through a second Gilded Age today, so writing from the period is especially resonant. How did literary writers respond to these changes? We will study how writers like Edith Wharton, Henry James, Jack London, Charles Chesnutt, and Kate Chopin contended with Jim Crow legislation, the widening gap between the rich and the poor, socialism, feminism, and new concepts of sexuality.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

Megan Sprous

Creative Writing student

“This course really allows you to go into the incredibly varied genres of creative writing. It’s been really eye opening to be able to break away from the more traditional forms of writing and to bring my skills and my interests into a modern world of storytelling.”

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Ellie Jacobson

“I gained skills which are transferable to a work place environment.”

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Student Work

MUSE Magazine

Tattle About Your Tales Magazine

Out Of The Blue Magazine

Video Gallery

How you're taught

Our team of writer-tutors is exceptional, and includes multiple-award-winning novelists, screenwriters, poets and digital experts.

100% of BA (Hons) Creative Writing students would recommend studying at NTU to others (NTU Student survey 2023).

73% of NTU’s research in

English Language and Literature (the category including Creative Writing)

assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent - REF2021.

Classes are highly interactive and often workshop-based. You’ll produce new writing regularly and refine it in a supportive, dynamic environment. You’ll take part in practical writing exercises, as well as discussion and reflection on your own, other students’, and professional work, and will also work collaboratively on writing, editing and publishing projects while receiving expert hands-on guidance.

Who will teach me?

As well as being internationally recognised for our writing across multiple genres, and our research, the Creative Writing team is extremely friendly and approachable. The course is informed by the latest thinking, and you'll learn from people with a real passion for their subject, and expert skills and knowledge: award-winning poets and novelists published by top quality presses, experienced project coordinators, publishers and editors, etc, all with considerable teaching expertise and accolades. We'll help you find your feet when you first arrive, and help you all the way to expand your interests and realise your ambitions.

Creative Writing Hub

Visit the 'Creative Writing Hub at NTU' site to see examples of current student writing, find out about upcoming events and discover more about our award-winning staff.

Work experience

We consistently work closely with agents, publishers, producers and other key industry professionals in the arts and creative industries, to provide work placement opportunities that will meaningfully introduce you to work experience in the writing professions. For example, on our Magazine Publishing module you can develop, publish and launch your own magazine, and our Freelancer module provides an opportunity to work directly with a client to a specific brief, ensuring your words contribute towards solving societal problems. Previous clients have included The National Holocaust Museum, The National Justice Museum and Nottingham City Council. You’ll be able to put into practice the skills and knowledge gained over the course in a professional setting.

Learn a new language

Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn another new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have. Learning a new language can enhance your communication skills, enrich your experience when travelling abroad and boost your career prospects. Find out more about the University Language Programme.

Study abroad in Year Two

You’ll have the option to take part in an international exchange at a partner university in the second half of Year Two. This will enable you to gain impressive international experience, and broaden your perspective and career ambitions.

You’ll experience other cultures, travel the globe and open your eyes to a world of opportunities. Our exchange partnership with a number of international universities enables you to live and study in another country in your second year. Find out more about international exchange and study abroad.

Supporting you

If you’re struggling with a topic or require additional support or guidance, you can arrange to see your tutors in small groups or one-to-one, to discuss assignment plans or ideas, or to seek some specific academic guidance. We are very supportive!

It is the nature of the subjects offered in the School of Social Sciences that much of your time will be spent engaged in independent study. We have in place a robust system of study support to help you adapt, get the most out of everything, and excel.

How you're assessed

We use a varied and diverse range of coursework assessments to develop your skills and support your progress. These include writing portfolios, digital projects, reviews, case-studies, essays, presentations and reports.

Our innovative approach to assessment means that in Year One you will develop and enhance a complementary set of key skills for success in second and third year, and throughout the degree the varied assessment pattern will enable you to engage with the past and prepare for your future through an exciting array of projects.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

If you’re struggling with a topic or require additional support or guidance, you can easily arrange to see your tutors in small groups or one-to-one, to discuss assignment plans or to seek specific academic guidance.

Who will teach you?

Rory Waterman

Professor

Professor Waterman is the author of four books of poetry with Carcanet Press and four critical monographs, an editor, a press and academic critic, and Professor in Creative Writing and Modern Literature at NTU. He leads the Creative Practice: Writing and Publishing Research Group, which welcomes applications for group membership from staff and research students across NTU, and convenes Nottingham Creative Writing Hub, which provides a platform for students and creative writing staff. He also teaches on MA Creative Writing, BA english, and BA Creative Writing, and supervises PhD students in Creative Writing and/or English across a broad range of specialisms.

His research focuses primarily on modern and contemporary poetry, folklore and regional literatures, recovery research, and creative nonfiction. From 2/2024-7/2025, he led the AHRC-funded project 'Lincolnshire Folk Tales: Origins, Legacies, Connections, Futures', and from 2026-28 he will lead the AHRC-funded project Post-Veteran Second World War Remembrance and Aviation Heritage in Bomber County'.

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Andrew Taylor

Senior Lecturer

Dr Taylor is a published poet, critic and an editor. He was course leader for the BA (Hons) Creative Writing programme between 2017 and 2025. He also teaches on the MA in Creative Writing programme and supervises a number of PhD creative /critical writing candidates.

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James Walker

Specialises in innovative digital storytelling projects. His comic series Dawn of the Unread won a Teaching Excellence Award with the Guardian. He has written for BBC Radio 3 and 4 and has over 10 years' experience as a literature editor. His digital projects have a strong community focus and create placement opportunities for students.

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Anthony Cropper

Anthony Cropper is a lecturer in Creative Writing at both postgraduate and undergraduate level. He has published two novels, a collection of short stories and a non-fiction writing guide.

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Eve Makis

Eve Makis is a writer and lecturer on our MA in Creative Writing. She has published four novels and one non-fiction writing guide titled 'The Accidental Memoir'.

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four A levels. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£18,400 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

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Careers and employability

Your career development

Good writing and creativity are workplace skills that are highly valued by employers. During your studies, you’ll develop valuable transferable skills that include time management, the ability to think analytically, and confidence in presenting your work.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:

Games Workshop Ltd

Nottingham Trent University

S4S UK Ltd

Esports GB

Spiracle

Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:

Fiction Editor

Marketing Assistants

Special Design Studio Editors

Community Marketing Correspondent

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Where your course could take you

Discover how our students and alumni used their qualification to further their careers. Take a look at our other profiles and explore the possibilities awaiting you.

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A BA (Hons) Creative Writing student at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has been recognised in a prestigious national writing competition after being named runner up in the 2026 Orwell Society Dystopian Fiction Prize.

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Campus and facilities

You’ll mainly be studying in the Djanogly building with access to facilities including a student kitchen and collaboration space.

NTU’s City Campus has everything you’ll need to stay busy between lectures. As well as the Boots Library and its beautiful roof garden, there’s our stylish Students’ Union building and two-storey, 100-station gym; a whole host of cafés, bars, restaurants and food outlets for every taste; our much-loved Global Lounge; performance and rehearsal spaces for musicians; and much, much more!

Take a few steps off campus and you’ll find yourself in the heart of Nottingham — England’s original ‘rebel city’. It’s one of the UK’s top 10 student destinations, and one of Europe’s top 25. Enjoy a booming indie arts scene, pop-up galleries, the nationally renowned Nottingham Contemporary, two A-list theatres, the iconic Broadway (voted one of the world’s top 100 independent cinemas by Total Film), and a constant rotation of events and exhibitions.

Here are some of the free services, student discount and benefits you'll get studying at NTU

We've carefully considered what benefits and services you need for your studies, so when you join NTU you'll get free printing and materials credits, access to our free WiFi, a copy of Microsoft Office, and can even borrow a laptop if yours is out of commission.

For life outside your lectures, you'll enjoy access to over 60 sports clubs and 130 student societies, discounted travel and bike hire, free language learning, award-winning student support and an entertainment programme which is second to none.

See all the benefits and free services you will enjoy as an NTU student.

Societies

Current students run societies in a range of Humanities and Arts subjects including History, Medieval, Film, Filmmaking, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, and the Book society.

There are also a number of media channels which our students get involved in such as the NTU radio station FlyLive, our student magazine Platform, and TV station TrentTV.

Find out more about student societies at the Student Union website.

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