English Literature with Creative Writing, BA (Hons)

Our BA in English Literature with Creative Writing refines skills in literary analysis while nurturing your creative voice. The program combines the disciplines on a major/minor basis, covering fiction, poetry, drama, and film from 1800 onwards in literature classes. Creative writing modules enable you to produce original works in these genres, allowing exploration of personal interests, work placements, or a dissertation. Graduates often pursue careers in professional writing, research, teaching, journalism, publishing, and arts administration.Key features include building a strong foundation in literary history, exploring areas like American fiction and Shakespeare, and enhancing appreciation through writing in genres such as novels and poetry. The course examines literature in social, historical, and technological contexts, supports developing your unique voice with expert guidance, and fosters transferable skills in comprehension, creativity, analysis, and communication for various graduate roles.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.