How useful is a creative writing degree? And 5 more answers from the University of Dundee

Are you curious about creative writing programs? Do you wonder if a degree is what it takes to become a first class writer? Or do you feel creativity can not be taught? These questions and more are answered by two of Dundee’s leading lights – Kirsty Gunn and Gail Low.

6 ominous classics everyone should read

Fiction about the dark side of human nature and technology has important lessons for us, whether we’re studying to be writers, engineers, doctors, social scientists, or anything else

Why I’m delighted that I chose to study in a small(er) university

For my master's I took a big risk by choosing a course and university that no one in my family had ever heard of before. And it paid off. Here is why.

Slam poet Anis Mojgani celebrates the art of verse with students in India

The celebrated American poet exhorts students to be fearless in risk taking and follow their heart.

4 creative writing programs you should check out

Want to nurture the writer or poet in you? Here’s a list to help you kick off your college search