CLASS OF 2024: Khia writes a new chapter for her future

Khia Cranston, 23 from Wolverhampton, is writing a new chapter for her future by graduating from the University of Wolverhampton with a First Class degree in Creative and Professional Writing.

After studying for an Animal Management course at college, Khia wanted to pursue a new direction and, after losing her job during the Covid-19 pandemic, she applied to study on the Foundation degree in the University’s School of Social Science and Humanities.

She said: “I didn’t really have the right kind of qualifications to apply to university but I was able to secure a place on the Foundation degree programme.

“I’m the first in my family to go to university so I didn’t have any support or advice and guidance. I thought I would struggle at first but I didn’t really encounter any major problems. My lecturers and classmates have been very helpful and I’ve learnt stuff I never thought I would be learning.

“I’ve been active in writing my whole life and it’s something I had the highest grade in when I was at school and I wanted to study something that I enjoy and that I’m good at.

“It feels surreal. I never thought I’d be going to university and graduating, it wasn’t something I had planned to do.”

Khia has enjoyed exploring other writing avenues including Journalism and, whilst studying for the course, she found the confidence to review live music for a venue which is now published on their website.

Khia is about to start a Master’s degree in Screenwriting in Liverpool.

Graduates are encouraged to keep in touch with the Alumni team and take advantage of a range of benefits and support on offer to them including a discount for Postgraduate study and opportunities to benefit from volunteering and career advice.     

Find out more about School of Social Science and Humanities courses on the website or visit one of our Open Days for more information about studying at the University.    

To find out more about graduate success, check out the Every Story Has a Start web page which showcases our exceptional alumni across the globe doing incredible things. High achievers from the worlds of literature, business, sport, film and the arts feature, sharing how their lives and careers have developed since their days studying with us.