English Literature and Creative Writing, BA (Hons)

Choosing this English Literature and Creative Writing BA (Hons) at Surrey offers intellectually stimulating education from acclaimed writers and scholars. Students join a vibrant community of literary experts and practitioners, exploring the opportunities and challenges of critical and creative expression. The program emphasizes future employability by developing essential skills like clear communication, independent thinking, and collaboration, enhanced through optional award-winning professional training placements.The course covers influential literary works, from classics by Shakespeare and George Eliot to contemporary authors like Kazuo Ishiguro and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. You will examine diverse genres, including science fiction, medieval literature, and modern global texts, while honing creative writing in forms such as poetry, novels, and screenplays. This fosters cultural sensitivity and professional abilities in analysis, criticism, and various writing modes, preparing you for careers in publishing, journalism, and beyond.

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