The Place

South Gate Creative Writing School uses a mixed approach to participation. While classes are taught online, workshops and gatherings can take place remotely or face to face. This makes the program accessible to all students while still supporting personal connection when we choose to meet.

When we do, you’ll find that Denmark’s Nordjylland (North Jutland) is alive with cultural projects in music, fine art, film, and stage. This vibrant environment is an ideal backdrop for Europe’s only four-year creative writing program dedicated to popular trends and the business of writing.

All students are welcome to any events happening here, and whether you attend from Denmark or beyond, you’ll feel connected to the school’s spirit and culture.

South Gate's live courses are offered via streaming video, including two-way interaction between you, classmates, and instructor.

Recorded lectures and class materials are likewise available online, and students exchange and submit writings and other coursework electronically.

In Denmark's Northern Jutland area, the city Aalborg boasts a cosmopolitan environment teeming with students. The city hosts concerts, conventions and cultural events, and its waterfront has transformed to complement the natural beauty of the adjoining fjord. Aalborg's downtown features contemporary stores and boutiques, and a thriving nightlife.

On this northern peninsula of Denmark, you'll be stimulated by the cold seas surrounding you, and the warm people whose hospitality they'll gladly share. During classes, South Gate hosts cozy coffee meetups and fun field trips for local and visiting students.

For formal meetings, we utilize professional conference rooms here in Aalborg.

Denmark is perfectly situated in Europe as a place to travel and feed your creativity. When visiting the small county, you'll experience peaceful, pastoral scenery, from the dunes and heather at the sea, to Germany below and beyond. Take a ferry to Norway or Sweden, a road-trip to Berlin or Amsterdam, or a short flight to London, Spain or Italy.

Copenhagen's capital city represents all that Denmark has to offer in its modern and historical architecture, rich history, and its happy, healthy and prosperous people.

You'll find Denmark to be a progressive society and an inspiration to your dreams as a student and writer.