English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor's degree

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

English and Creative Writing allows you to examine how language and literature engage with societies and cultures past and present, to develop a rigorous, creative and disciplined writing practice, and to express insights into contemporary concerns, affecting the way you and others see the world.

Through workshops with published authors you will hone your writing craft, experimenting with forms including audio drama, screenplay, short fiction, poetry and the novel. You will produce polished pieces of writing using creative and analytical approaches that complement your study of English.

You will benefit from student-focused and research-informed teaching in a friendly, supportive learning environment where you will be taught by respected academics and expert practitioners who foster a community of experimentation, innovation and inclusivity.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

About this course

The BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing degree course will support you in developing a rigorous and creative writing practice, while also honing your critical and analytical abilities.

You will develop your writing, close-reading and research skills, and learn to craft different kinds of original writing – from critical argument to fiction. In the School of English, you will be taught by respected academics and practitioners offering a diverse range of modules.

You will study literature from various major periods, movements and genres. You will also have the opportunity to produce audio drama, screenplay, short stories and poetry. Your degree will allow you to tailor your studies to your individual interests and career aspirations with both a local and global outlook.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

112 UCAS tariff points.

LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above one of which MUST include English Language
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

You’ll be taught by expert practitioners and world-leading academics, who encourage experimentation and innovation. Our courses are interdisciplinary by design, offering opportunities to explore literature, drama, language and creative writing, and collaborate in, for instance, student-led conferences and showcases.
Alongside your formal learning, you’ll have the opportunity to meet acclaimed authors and industry specialists as part of the activities of our Institute of Creative and Critical Writing. Recent guests include author Kit de Waal, poetry activist Jo Bell, agent Cathryn Summerhayes, and Writing West Midlands’ CEO, Jonathan Davidson.
You’ll be part of a thriving creative community, alive with opportunities to develop your creative and critical skills. We encourage you to seek out ways to collaborate with student actors, radio producers, musicians and illustrators across a Faculty equipped with world-class production facilities and an internationally-acclaimed student radio station.
While you’ll develop abilities as an independent researcher and effective communicator, responding imaginatively to briefs and completing research projects, you can also submit work to our annual anthology and discuss your creative career with those working in the industry.
We contribute to a thriving literary scene, whether it’s holding informal poetry readings in the pub, hosting the launch of the acclaimed Poetry Review, or interviewing Man Booker Prize shortlisted authors at Birmingham Literary Festival.

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Subjects

  • Credit
  • Creative Writing
  • English
  • Drama
  • School
  • Writing
  • Poetry
  • Literature
  • Language
  • Modern Drama
  • Writing Short Films
  • Writing Creative
  • Writing Audio Drama
  • Critical Traditions

Course programme

Year One

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
  • Literature, Drama and Origin
  • Foundations of Language
  • Foundations of Creative Writing
  • Craft of Writing
  • Key Critical Concepts
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.
  • Literature and Conflict
  • Language in Action
  • Modern Drama
Year Two

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
  • Writing and the Environment20 credits
  • Writing Short Stories40 credits
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 60 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.
  • Collaborative Practice
  • Work Placement
  • Foundations of Screenwriting
  • Writing Poetry
  • Writing Audio Drama
  • Documentary Drama
  • Language in Society
  • Gender, Sexuality and Culture
  • The Victorians
  • Literature and the Child
  • Multicultural Writing
  • Early Modern Literature
Year Three

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
  • Writing the Novel
  • Major Project
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.
  • Writing Creative Nonfiction
  • Writing Short Films
  • Nature Writing
  • Forensic Linguistics
  • Language and Gender
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • Literature, Art and Philosophy
  • The Gothic
  • Psychology in Victorian Literature
  • Speculative Fiction
  • Shakespeare Studies
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Milton’s Epic
  • Film
  • World Literature
  • The Uncanny
  • Corpus Linguistics

Additional information

UCAS Code: Full-time: QW38

Study mode: Full Time (3 years), Part Time (6 years)

International Students 

Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 years
Fees - £13,200 per year

English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)

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