The Creative Writing Programme Competitors

On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities. With more than 30,000 students, more than 14,000 employees, and a budget of $3 billion, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities.

The University of Edinburgh Business School attracts ambitious and talented students from around the world. Throughout your time with us, you will have the opportunity not only to develop a practical knowledge of your chosen subject. We will support you to develop your professional capabilities and supply you with the skills you need to manage your career and make an impact. Our students are committed leaders with a global perspective who are encouraged to make a difference in whatever career they pursue. The School is equally committed to making an impact in the world of business through high quality research that addresses new and emerging business challenges. The University of Edinburgh Business School wouldn't be where it is today if it weren't for our gifted students and alumni, our staff and our partners. Together, we are developing the next generation of leaders who will guide organisations through a business world shaped by economic uncertainty and fluctuating resources. Want to be a part of this amazing community and join our network of outstanding alumni? Visit our website to find the right programme for you.

The Open University is an expert in flexible higher education that fits around your working life. We don’t make you choose between a degree and a salary – more than 76% of our students are in full or part time work, while 86% FTSE 100 companies have funded staff on OU courses. Employers including IBM, The Metropolitan Police, Unilever and many more recognise the value for money we provide, while students appreciate the range of affordable routes we offer. As a result, we are the largest academic institution in the UK, with nearly 180,000 current undergraduates, postgraduates and students on validated programmes - plus almost 1.8 million who have studied with us since our foundation in 1969. When you join the OU, you gain a vast international network of support from university staff, alumni and fellow students (including more than 15,000 overseas) with a truly global reach. Wherever you are based, we offer flexible study with structure and support and we have been rated in the top ten UK universities for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey since its foundation in 2005. Our commitment to distance learning and access to education enables us to cater for the widest range of students - not only those who are in paid work but also the retired, those returning to education, registered carers, single parents and more disabled people than any other UK-based university. Flexible, affordable, respected and connected. Don’t take our word for it: Listen to what our students say at www.youtube.com/user/OUlife or click on the ‘Recommendations’ tab at the top of this page.