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My name is Andy Walsh and I鈥檓 53-years-old. As a mature student, I completed a BA in Creative Writing at Bedfordshire and graduated with a distinction. I鈥檓 now studying for a Masters degree in Creative Writing.

I鈥檝e always loved reading and occasionally tried my hand at writing 鈥� I even wrote a novel (but it鈥檚 so bad it will never again see the light of day!). I decided, quite late in life, that I enjoyed writing fiction so much that I鈥檇 like to make it my job. To do that, I knew I would need to improve my writing skills considerably. I never thought I鈥檇 gain the opportunity to study creative writing at university level, especially considering my age, but Bedfordshire didn鈥檛 put up any walls and everyone was welcoming right from the start.

I left it quite late to apply, fearing I was dreaming to believe I鈥檇 ever get a place at a university, but I saw on Bedfordshire鈥檚 website that they were taking applications through Clearing. I had a kind of 鈥渋t鈥檚 now or never!鈥� moment and thought I鈥檇 give it a shot. The process was quite straightforward but I was concerned my lack of formal qualifications would mean immediate refusal. Fortunately, my life experience and some professional qualifications contributed to my eligibility. They asked for a sample of my writing too and luckily it was good enough for the tutors to see my potential.

After speaking to the Clearing team, I received a call from the Creative Writing course coordinator, who began running through some of the finer details 鈥� the official start date, what we鈥檇 be learning, etc. I had to stop them and ask, 鈥淚鈥檝e been accepted then?鈥� They said 鈥淵es, of course!鈥� and after that, I heard very little of what they said 鈥� I was just so excited that I鈥檇 been accepted.

I鈥檝e never looked back. It鈥檚 the best thing I ever did.

If you鈥檙e applying through Clearing because you left it late to apply due to self-doubt, like me, then stop worrying and just apply. Rest assured, the application process is simple, and you鈥檒l become part of a cohort comprised of people from a range of backgrounds and of differing ages. You won鈥檛 just learn 鈥� you鈥檙e sure to make enduring friendships as well.

The Creative Writing course tutors are highly knowledgeable masters of the writing craft. They understand how to encourage you to write, not just learn to write. Whether it is prose, poetry or script-writing, you鈥檒l be sure to learn from tutors who are passionate about what they do and eager to share what they know.

The School of Arts & Creative Industries at Beds is a thriving community of like-minded creatives. The environment is geared towards learning, creativity and sharing, with newsletters and regular events to showcase talent. You鈥檒l be immersed in a world where you live what you love, and I can guarantee you won鈥檛 regret applying.