English with Creative Writing BA(Hons)

1st Year

You’ll combine foundational skills and knowledge of contemporary writing practice with an understanding of the ever-changing relationship between literature and modern readers. Immersed in writing culture, you’ll read, write, generate ideas and learn about audiences and the professional contexts of writing.

Modules

• The Craft of Writing
• Writing Toolkit
• Origins
• Audience & Context
• Introduction to Publishing
• Literature Now

2nd Year

You’ll explore the connections between historical periods, like Victorian Literature and 21st century writing, with two distinctive 'Literature in Time' modules. And you’ll experiment with different forms of writing, from screenwriting to fiction, developing your confidence and technical skills.

Optional modules

• Monarchy and Dissent
• Revolution & Romanticism
• Screenwriting Workshop
• Poetry Workshop
• Games & Digital Writing Workshop
• Popular Fiction & Non-Fiction
• Go Wild: Literature & Environment
• Reinventing Victorians
• Modernisms
• Creative Non-Fiction Workshop
• Fiction Workshop
• Script Workshop: Radio & Theatre
• Scandal & Censorship
• Literary Tourism

3rd Year

Working on a collaborative project, you’ll take on a live brief, case study or work placement. You’ll also study a specialism from one of the advanced writing workshops, and prepare for your future in the industry by exploring bestselling writing and publishing trends.

Modules

• Collaborative Project
• Creative Portfolio & Critical Essay
• Contemporary Writing: What Happens Next?

Optional modules

• Lifestyle Writing Workshop
• Travel, Place & Environment Workshop
• Children & Young Adult Workshop
• Global Voices
• Reading the Digital