English with Creative Writing, BA (Hons)

Storytelling is integral to every culture, illuminating individuals' lived experiences, values, and aspirations. For those who delight in reading and creative writing, an English degree with a creative writing focus offers an engaging path. At Brunel University, this program encourages profound exploration of texts, fostering critical analysis of one's role as a reader and its impact on interpretation.Brunel's highly esteemed creative writing course, delivered by active novelists, performance writers, and cultural critics, teaches foundational skills across forms like poetry and film. The first year introduces writing and literature modules, while subsequent years offer diverse options in genres from Shakespeare to modern fiction, journalism, and world literature. Students develop prized graduate skills in communication and collaboration, with opportunities for a placement year and extracurricular events like the Hillingdon Literary Festival to enhance creativity and employability. Sample modules include Creative Journaling, Representation and Identity, Genre Fiction, and Text and Afterlives; for full details, visit the Brunel website.

Sample modules: Creative Journaling, Representation and Identity, Genre Fiction, Text and Afterlives. To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/English-with-Creative-Writing-BA